Bute ministry

John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, served as Prime Minister of Great Britain during 1762–1763. He was the first Tory prime minister since the Harley ministry during 1710–1714 though his ministry was largely made up of Whigs.

Date formed26 May 1762

Date dissolved8 April 1763

MonarchGeorge III

Prime MinisterJohn Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute

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Bute ministry
Cabinet of Great Britain
1762 – 1763
John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute was prime minister and led the ministry.
Date formed	26 May 1762
Date dissolved	8 April 1763
People and organisations
Monarch	George III
Prime Minister	John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute
Member party	Whigs (majority)   Tories (Prime minister)
Status in legislature	Majority (Whigs)
History
Election	1761 general election
Legislature terms	1761–1768
Predecessor	Pitt–Newcastle ministry
Successor	Grenville ministry

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Bute resigned following fierce criticism of his signing of the Treaty of Paris with its perceived lenient terms for France and Spain despite Britain's successes in the Seven Years' War. The Bute ministry consisted largely of the same members as its successor, the Grenville ministry. George III favoured Bute, but could not keep him in government ^[1].