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The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was named in honor of William Pitt (the Elder), Earl of Chatham, when it was founded by British general John Forbes in 1758. Pitt was not the actual prime minister when he first led the UK government from 1756 to 1761, but became Lord Privy Seal from 1766 to 1768.
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Additionally: Pelham, Massachusetts was founded in 1738 and named for the Pelham family, which included Henry Pelham, who became prime minister in 1743, the year of the town's incorporation. Similarly, the city of Pelham, New Hampshire was incorporated in 1746 and named for Henry's brother Thomas, the Duke of Newcastle, who later served as prime minister (1754-1756).
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Four US cities are named Wilmington, at least presumably in honor of Spencer Compton, Duke of Wilmington, the 2nd true Prime Minister of the UK, who served from 1742 to 1743. The cities are in the states of Delaware, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Vermont.
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Indian prime minister is the chancellor of which university?
viswa barathi univer city
When was Darwin founded?
The city of Darwin, now the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, was founded on 5 February 1869. At first it was not called Darwin, but Palmerston, after the Prime Minister of Britain, Lord Palmerston. The harbour on which Darwin is located was discovered and named in September 1839.
Who are the famous people in Thailand and what did they do to become famous?
Just name one? Thaksin Shinawatra. Former Prime Minister who got ousted by a military coup in Sept 2006. Went into exile. Bought British Football Club Manchester City. More details at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaksin_Shinawatra
Who are the government leaders of Singapore?
Singapore is a sovereign city state in South East Asia. It has a parliamentary style of government which is led by prime minister. President has a largely ceremonious role to play in the affairs of state. The incumbent President of Singapore is Tony Tan Keng Yam and prime minister is Lee Hsien Loong.
What Australian city has the suburb of Curtin?
Curtin is a suburb of Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory.Canberra has suburbs named after all of the earlier Prime Ministers of Australia.
Which city dose the british prime minister live?
London
What place is named after a famous British prime minister?
There are many places named after British Prime Ministers. Pittsburgh, Melbourne and Sydney are a few examples - though obviously not the capital of their countries. Wellington, the capital of New Zealand was named after the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley who was Prime Minister from 1828 to 1830.
Who is prime minister in Nottingham city?
No one is, there is no prime minister of Nottingham forest, but the prime minister of England is the prime minister of Nottingham
What year did Melbourne Australia get named Melbourne?
The settlement was named Melbourne in the same year after the British Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who resided in the village of Melbourne in Derbyshire.
Who is the prime minister of brampton?
Brampton is a city, not a country. It has a mayor, not a Prime Minister.
Who was the 1st Prime Minister of Glasgow?
Glasgow is a city and therefore does not have a Prime Minister.
Who is the first prime minister of Paris?
Paris is a city, not a country, so it does not have a Prime Minister.
What city does the prime minister of Australia work in?
Australia's Prime Minister works in Canberra, the national capital.
What is the London of the prime minister?
London does not have a prime minister, it is a city not a country. London has a mayor (Boris Johnston). London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, whose prime minister is David Cameron.
Who is running for prime minister of st. catharines from the conservative party?
St. Catharines is a city, and thus would not have a Prime Minister.
What is the capital and prime minister of Mexico?
Capital is Mexico City. There is no prime minister but a president, who acts as head of government and head of state.
Who is the Prime Minister of the London?
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and Theresa May is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. (June 2017)
