[1] [2] Prime Minister from 1770 to 1782, North is best known for his leadership of Great Britain during the American War of Independence.

Having resigned he then returned to government with the Fox–North coalition in alliance with his former enemy Charles James Fox.

North's travelling companion and half-brother Lord Dartmouth was also painted by the artist.

[4] In 1754 North was elected MP for Banbury, launching his political career.

His title was a courtesy one and he sat in the House of Commons during his career as a leading politician.