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TheGrenville ministry was aBritish Government headed byGeorge Grenville which served between 16 April 1763 and 13 July 1765. It was formed after the previous Prime Minister, theEarl of Bute, had resigned following fierce criticism of his signing of theTreaty of Paris with its perceived lenient terms for France and Spain despiteBritain's successes in the Seven Years War. Grenville's government was made up largely of the same members as Bute's had.George III had a strong dislike of the new government because of the way they had replaced his favourite Bute.[1]
During its two years, the ministry confronted growing discontent in Britain'sAmerican colonies which were to lead to theAmerican War of Independence breaking out in 1775. The ministry also had to deal with the actions ofJohn Wilkes.
The King's violent dislike of Grenville eventually forced him to dismiss him as first minister. He replaced Grenville with theMarquess of Rockingham, whom he hated almost equally.
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| (head of ministry) | 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | |
| Secretary of State for the Southern Department | 1763 (1763) | 1763 (1763) | |
| 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | ||
| 1765 (1765) | 1765 (1765) | ||
| Secretary of State for the Northern Department | 1763 (1763) | 1763 (1763) | |
| 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | ||
| 1765 (1765) | 1765 (1765) | ||
| Lord Chancellor | 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | |
| Lord President of the Council | 1763 (1763) | 1763 (1763) | |
| 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | ||
| 1765 (1765) | 1765 (1765) | ||
| Lord Privy Seal | 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | |
| First Lord of the Admiralty | 1763 (1763) | 1763 (1763) | |
| 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | ||
| Master-General of the Ordnance | 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | |
| Paymaster of the Forces | 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) | |
| Lord Chamberlain | 1763 (1763) | 1765 (1765) |
| Preceded by | Government of Great Britain 1763–1765 | Succeeded by |
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