William Godwin's Diary

Perceval, Spencer

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This person is mentioned in the diary a total of 3 times, and was a venue (V) 0 times.

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1809

4  October  1809

1811

4  February  1811

1812

11  May  1812

  • Name: Perceval, Spencer
  • Gender: Male
  • Birth Date: 1  November  1762
  • Death Date: 11  May  1812
  • Occupation: prime minister

Entries are to Perceval's appointment as prime minister (October 1809); to his retention in office when the Prince of Wales abandoned the Whigs in February 1811; and to his assassination in May 1812. Perceval was shot dead in the lobby of the House of Commons by John Bellingham, a merchant with grudge against the British government.

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