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For how many years was Grenville the Prime Minister of the UK?

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Serving for only one year, from April 1763 to July 1765, George Grenville held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His premiership was marked by several significant events, including the passage of the Stamp Act, which imposed a direct tax on the American colonies and sparked widespread discontent and resistance, leading to the American Revolution.
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