John Almon, Biographical, Literary, and Political Anecdotes, of Several of the Most Eminent Persons of the Present Age, Volume I (1797), pp. 25-26
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Notwithstanding the several offices the Duke had filled, and the extensive patronage he had possessed, yet at no time did he secure for himself, nor for any of his children, although he has a numerous family, any place, pension, or reversion, whatever.
— John Almon
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About Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton
Augustus Henry FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton KG PC (28 September 173514 March 1811), styled Earl of Euston between 1747 and 1757, was a British Whig statesman of the Georgian era. He is one of a handful of dukes who have served as prime minister, an office he held from 14 October 1768 until 28 January 1770.
About Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton
Augustus Henry FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton KG PC (28 September 173514 March 1811), styled Earl of Euston between 1747 and 1757, was a British Whig statesman of the Georgian era. He is one of a handful of dukes who have served as prime minister, an office he held from 14 October 1768 until 28 January 1770.
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