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Spencer Perceval (1762–1812) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Spencer Perceval Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Spencer Perceval was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1809 until his assassination in May 1812. Perceval is the only British prime minister to have been murdered. He was also the only Solicitor General or Attorney General to become Prime Minister.

Spencer Perceval may also refer to:

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Spencer George Perceval was an English amateur antiquary, geologist, and benefactor to Cambridge University.

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Assassination of Spencer Perceval

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