Early in his career, this
Early in his career, this man lost his military commission because he joined the Cobhamite faction, also known as the "Patriot Whigs". During the height of his career, this man served as Secretary of State for the Southern Department in the ministry of the Duke of Newcastle, but he had earlier come to prominence as (*) Paymaster of the Forces. This man's diplomatic and military leadership led to the "Annus Mirabilis", which led to victories at Martinique and Quiberon as well as to General Wolfe's invasion of Quebec. For ten points, name this politician most famous for leading Britain to victory in the Seven Years War, the namesake of a city in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Early in his career, this man lost his military commission because he joined the Cobhamite faction, also known as the "Patriot Whigs".
William {Pitt} the {Elder} [accept Lord {Chatham}; prompt on “Pitt”]