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Charles Grey

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The Resume

    (March 13, 1764-July 17, 1845)
    2nd Earl Grey
    Served as First Lord of the Admiralty (1806), Foreign Secretary (1806-07) and Prime Minister (1830-34)

Why he might be annoying:

    Despite becoming Prime Minister, he is remembered mostly because of the tea blend he popularized.
    He had a daughter out of wedlock with the Duchess of Devonshire.

Why he might not be annoying:

    As Foreign Secretary, he was responsible for ending the slave trade in the British Empire (1807).
    During his ministry, slavery was abolished in the British Empire (1833).
    Fans of Earl Grey tea include Douglas Adams and Captain Picard.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 56 Votes: 58.93% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 25 Votes: 20.0% Annoying