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Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812 (Prime Minister)

 Person

Biography

Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) was Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1807-1809, and Prime Minister, 1809-1812. He was assassinated in Parliament, 11 May 1812.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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Add.9450/C3/14, 1788

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9450/C3/14
Scope and Contents

Letter to John Hailstone about the Woodwardian Professorship election, 1788

Dates: 1788
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

Spencer Perceval: drafts of proclamations, c. 1802

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9750/309
Scope and Contents

Three rough drafts of royal proclamations, drawn up for the Privy Council by Attorney General Spencer Perceval, dealing with contingencies relating to the administration of justice in the event of a French invasion.

Dates: c. 1802
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

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