Biography, UK, Prime Minister, Charles Watson to Wentworth, Marquess of Rockingham (1765 to 1766, 1782)

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham (1730-1782) was a British Whig statesman and a Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1765-1766 and 1782.

He was born in England and educated at St John's College, Cambridge.

He was a successful politician and was appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1765 and 1766.

He was a strong advocate for colonial autonomy and a strong opponent of taxation without representation.

He was also in favour of free trade and the abolition of the African slave trade.

Rockingham's politics were based on a desire to reduce the power of the monarchy, promote trade and commerce, and to support the American colonies in their struggle for independence.

Rockingham was a key figure in the repeal of the Stamp Act and was instrumental in the passage of the Declaratory Act of 1766.

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