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William Pitt the Younger
He became prime minister at twenty-four, was widely expected to fail within months, and governed Britain for nearly twenty years through revolution, war, and the threat of Napoleon.
1759–1806
Life Journey
Youthful leadership in an age of upheaval
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1759
Political family roots
William Pitt the Younger was born into a prominent political family, shaping his early exposure to government and public responsibility.
