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On this day 29-6-1757
On This Day
June 29, 1757
The Duke of Newcastle forms his second administration
Newcastle took over from the Duke of Devonshire, who’s government had collapsed after less than eight months in office. The new government was an effective partnership between Newcastle and William Pitt, with Pitt directing Britain’s successful prosecution of the Seven Year’s War and Newcastle using his patronage to secure government majorities in both houses and raising money to finance the war.