Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, (13 March 1764 – 17 July 1845), known as
Viscount Howick between 1806 and 1807, was
Prime Minister of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 22 November 1830 to 16 July 1834. A member of the
Whig Party, he backed significant reform of the British government and was among the primary architects of the
Reform Act 1832. His government also saw the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. In addition to his political achievements, he has come to be associated with
Earl Grey tea.