Name

Duke of York

Biography

Listed 'the proposing the American Tax, and the purchase of the Isle of Man' as twin achievements of the Grenville ministry. Parliament was asserting its authority over its dependencies, and the Island and the American colonies were processed together, in the same session, by the same ministry.

Active Period

1739–1767

Also Known As

Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany

Place

Westminster

Period

Crown Administration

Role / Office

Royal Prince

Book Chapter

Chapter 10