The early career of Lord North, the Prime Minister

"Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG, PC (13 April 1732 ? 5 August 1792), more often known by his courtesy title, Lord North, which he used from 1752 until 1790, was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American War of Independence. He also held a number of other cabinet posts, including Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer."--Wikipedia.