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William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth

William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth (1731-1801) 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.

Preceded by: The Earl of Hillsborough

Secretary of State for the Colonies 1772-1775

Followed by: The Lord George Germain

Preceded by: William Legge

Earl of Dartmouth

Followed by: George Legge

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