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William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth (June 20,1731 - July 7,1801) was a British statesman who is most remembered for his part in the government before and during the American Revolution. For King George III, Legge was the 2nd Secretary of State for the Colonies, serving from 1772 to 1775. He was a large donor to and the leading trustee for the English trust which would finance the establishment of Dartmouth College, formed to educate the children of the natives and of 'English youth' in the New Hampshire wilderness. Dartmouth College is named in his honor. His role in Black Country Methodism is mentioned in David Hallam's book "Eliza Asbury".

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Preceded by:
The Earl of Hillsborough 		First Lord of Trade
1765–1766 		Followed by:
The Earl of Hillsborough
Preceded by:
The Earl of Hillsborough 		Secretary of State for the Colonies
1772–1775 		Followed by:
The Lord George Germain
First Lord of Trade
1772–1775
Preceded by:
The Duke of Grafton 		Lord Privy Seal
1775–1782 		Followed by:
The Duke of Grafton
Preceded by:
The Duke of Rutland 		Lord Steward
1783 		Followed by:
The Duke of Chandos


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William Legge 		Earl of Dartmouth Followed by:
George Legge




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