William Pitt 'The Elder' Years in office: 1766-1768 Born: 15 November 1708 Nickname: "The Great Commoner" Title: Earl of Chatham Age assumed office: 57 years 257 days Total time in office: 2 years 76 days William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia When he died the following year Boconnoc was inherited by William's elder brother, Thomas Pitt of Boconnoc. In January 1727, William was entered as a gentleman commoner at Trinity ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Pitt,_1st_Earl_of_ChathamWilliam Pitt the Elder, first Earl of Chatham (1708-78) The reign of George III; the reign of George IV; the reign of William IV; Bute; Chatham; Grenville; Rockingham; the American War of Independence; the impact of the French Wars ... www.historyhome.co.uk/pms/pitt-e.htmWilliam Pitt (The Elder) William Pitt. William Pitt was born on 15th November 1708, younger son of Robert Pitt MP. He was educated at Eton, Oxford and in Utrecht. Entering Parliament as MP for Old ... www.infobritain.co.uk/William_Pitt.htm