William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of Portland, was a British politician who served twice as Prime Minister in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was a member of the Whig party and oversaw significant reforms during his tenure, including in education and the judicial system. Portland worked to reduce tensions with France and Spain, securing peace with the former and avoiding war with the latter. However, his political career was also marked by controversy, particularly over his handling of the war with France and his support for controversial legislation. Despite this, Portland is remembered as a significant figure in British political history.

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