Charles Watson-Wentworth, Second Marquess of Rockingham The English statesman Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham (1730-1782), as prime minister and leader of the Whig opposition, advocated leniency toward the American colonies. Charles Watson-Wentworth was born on May 13, 1730. He was educat... more
Rockingham, Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess Of (born May 13, 1730—died July 1, 1782, London, Eng.) British politician. From 1751 to 1762 he served as gentleman of the bedchamber for George II and then George III, who appointed him prime minister in 1765. He obtained repeal of the unpopular Stam... more
