William Windham

William Windham (1750-1810) was a British Whig statesman, born of an ancient Norfolk family.

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1750 - 1810 - British - Whig - Norfolk

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Windham was opposed to the American War. He took part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings, and was Secretary at War under William Pitt the Younger. He advocated the removal of Catholic disabilities, but was opposed to Parliamentary reform. Windham has been described by his contemporaries as the model both physically and mentally of an English gentleman, able and high-minded.

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American War - Warren Hastings - William Pitt the Younger - Parliament

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