spencer perceval

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Definition of spencer perceval in English English dictionary

born Nov. 1, 1762, London, Eng. died May 11, 1812, London British prime minister (1809-12). He entered Parliament in 1796 and supported William Pitt's policy of war with France. He served as attorney general (1802-06) and as chancellor of the Exchequer (1807-09). As premier from 1809, he was noted as an efficient administrator but also for his opposition to religious tolerance. He was assassinated by a deranged man who had applied to him for redress of a complaint against the government

Hyphenation

Spen·cer Per·ce·val

Turkish pronunciation

spensır pırseyväl

Pronunciation

/ˈspensər pərsāˈval/ /ˈspɛnsɜr pɜrseɪˈvæl/