Tierney, GEORGE (1761–1830), Whig politician, was one of Pitt's most persistent opponents, and fought a bloodless duel with him (1798). He held office in the ministries of Addington, Grenville, Canning, and Goderich. He was a clever debater, notorious for his powers of sarcasm.
Tierney, GEORGE
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