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Rockingham, Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of 1730-82
English statesman

He became a leading Whig, but was dismissed from his appointments in 1762, when he opposed the policies of Bute. He became Prime Minister (1765-66, 1782), and died in office. He repealed the Stamp Act, and supported American independence.