john stuart 3rd earl of bute

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orig. John Stuart born May 25, 1713, Edinburgh, Scot. died March 10, 1792, London, Eng. Scottish-born British statesman. He was the tutor and constant companion of the future George III; when the latter ascended to the throne, he named Bute secretary of state (1761). As prime minister (1762-63), Bute negotiated the peace ending the Seven Years' War, but, having failed to create a stable administration, he resigned in 1763

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John Stu·art 3rd earl of Bute