Grenville may refer to:

People

British Prime Ministers

George Grenville George Grenville (14 October 1712 – 13 November 1770) was a British Whig statesman who rose to the position of Prime Minister of Great Britain. Grenville was born into an influential political family and first entered Parliament in 1741 as an ...

(1712–1770), Prime Minister 1763–1765 *

William Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville, (25 October 175912 January 1834) was a British Pittite Tory politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1806 to 1807, but was a supporter of the Whigs for the duration of ...

(1759–1834), his son, Prime Minister 1806–1807

Other people

Anne Grenville, Baroness Grenville Anne Grenville, Baroness Grenville (, September 1772 – June 1864) was an English noblewoman and author, and a member of the Pitt family, which at the time dominated British politics. Biography Anne Pitt was the daughter of Thomas Pitt, 1st Ba ...

(1772–1864), English noblewoman and author *

Bevil Grenville Sir Bevil Grenville (23 March 1596 - 5 July 1643) was an English landowner and soldier who sat as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies between 1620 to 1642, although during those years there were few parliamentary sessions. When ...

(1596–1643), English soldier * Bruce Grenville (

Bruce Ronald Henderson Bruce Ronald Henderson, also known as Bruce Grenville and Martin Renwick (born 1950), is a New Zealand anarchist, hoaxer and producer of artistamps. He is particularly known for the creation of the fictional Sultanate of Occussi-Ambeno. Early life ...

, born 1950), New Zealand anarchist and hoaxer * Elizabeth Grenville (1719–1769), British artist and writer *

George Grenville (disambiguation) George Grenville (1712–1770) was Prime Minister of Great Britain. George Grenville may also refer to: *George Grenville (died 1595), MP for Launceston, Camelford, Weymouth and Melcombe Regis * George Grenville (fl. 1571–1572), MP for Launcest ...

* Georgina Grenville (born 1975), South African fashion model * Henry Grenville (1717–1784), British diplomat and politician * Hester Grenville, 1st Countess Temple, (c. 1690 – 1752) *

Honor Grenville, Viscountess Lisle Honor Grenville, Viscountess Lisle (c. 1493–1495Byrne, vol.1, p. 305, Honor's birthyear was estimated at 1493–95 – 1566) was a Cornish lady whose domestic life from 1533 to 1540 during the reign of King Henry VIII is exceptionall ...

, (c. 1493–5 – 1566) *

Kate Grenville Catherine Elizabeth Grenville (born 1950) is an Australian author. She has published fifteen books, including fiction, non-fiction, biography, and books about the writing process. In 2001, she won the Orange Prize for ''The Idea of Perfection ...

(born 1950), Australian author * James Grenville (1715–1783), British politician * James Grenville, 1st Baron Glastonbury (1742–1825), British politician *

Jane Grenville Jane Clare Grenville, (born 17 June 1958) is a British archaeologist and academic, specialising in the archaeology of medieval buildings. Her early career was in field archaeology, heritage, and building conservation. In 1991, she joined the Uni ...

(born 1958), British archaeologist and academic *

John Grenville (disambiguation) John Grenville is a historian. John Grenville may also refer to: * John Grenville, High Sheriff of Devon in 1395 *John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath (1628–1701), born John Grenville * John Grenville (MP for Exeter), MP for Exeter * John Grenvill ...

Richard Grenville (disambiguation) Sir Richard Grenville (1542–1591) was an English sailor and soldier. Richard Grenville may also refer to: People Grenville of Devon and Cornwall *Richard de Grenville (died after 1142), one of the Twelve Knights of Glamorgan *Richard Grenville ( ...

Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville (disambiguation) Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville may refer to: * Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1776–1839), British landowner and politician * Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 2 ...

* Thomas Grenville (disambiguation)

People with the given name Grenville

* Grenville Anderson (1951–2004), Australian auto racing driver * Grenville Astill, British archaeology at the University of Reading * Grenville Beardsley (1898–1960), American lawyer, Attorney General of Illinois *

Grenville Berkeley Grenville Charles Lennox Berkeley (alternatively Charles Lennox Grenville Berkeley) (30 March 1806 – 25 September 1896), also known as C. L. Grenville Berkeley, was a British Liberal Party politician. He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the ...

(1806–1896), British politician * Grenville Booth (1925 –1990) English footballer *

Grenville Clark Grenville Clark (November 5, 1882 – January 13, 1967) was a 20th-century American Wall Street lawyer, co-founder of Root Clark & Bird (later Dewey Ballantine, then Dewey & LeBoeuf), member of the Harvard Corporation, co-author of the book ''Wor ...

(1882–1967) American lawyer and author * Grenville Cole (1859–1924), British geologist * Grenville Cross (born 1951), British barrister *

Grenville Davey Grenville Davey (28 April 1961 – 28 February 2022) was a British sculptor and winner of the 1992 Turner Prize. Davey was a visiting professor of the University of the Arts London and programme leader, MA Fine Art at the University of East ...

(born 1961), English sculptor * Grenville Dietrich (born 1960), retired Australian Rules football player * Grenville M. Dodge (1831–1916), American Civil War officer and congressman *

Grenville C. Emery Grenville C. Emery (July 19, 1843 – May 9, 1927) was an educator, author, head master and founder of what is now the Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, California. Biography Emery was born July 19, 1843, in Ripley, Maine, to John G. Emery ...

(born 1843) American educator and author, founder of Harvard-Westlake School *

Grenville T. Emmet Grenville Temple Emmet (August 2, 1877 – September 26, 1937) was an American attorney and diplomat. He practiced law with Franklin D. Roosevelt and served as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands and Austria. Early life Emmet was born in ...

(1877–1937), American lawyer and diplomat * Grenville Goodwin (c. 1898–1951), former Mayor of Ottawa * Grenville Hair (1931–1968), English footballer * Grenville Johnston (born 1945), British accountant and Territorial Army officer *

Grenville Jones Thomas Grenville Jones (23 July 1922 – 2 February 2000), was a Welsh political consultant and Liberal Party politician. Background He was educated at Llandrindod Wells, Tonbridge School and St. Catharine's College, Cambridge.The Times House of ...

(1922–2000), Welsh political consultant and politician * Grenville Kent (born 1965), Australian author and filmmaker * Grenville Kleiser (1868–1953) Canadian author *

Grenville Lewis Grenville Lewis, Jr. (November 12, 1875 – September 27, 1964) was an American engineer, cattle rancher, and college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Maryland Agricultural College—now known as the University of Maryland, ...

(1875–1964), American college football coach and businessman *

Grenville Mellen Grenville Mellen (June 19, 1799—September 5, 1841) was an American poet and lawyer, and the eldest son of Supreme Court Chief-Justice Prentiss Mellen. Biography Grenville Mellen, born June 19, 1799, in Biddeford, Maine, was the son of Supr ...

(1799–1841), American poet and lawyer *

Grenville Millington Grenville Rodney Millington (born 10 December 1951 in Queensferry, Flintshire) is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League as a goalkeeper. He enjoyed a long career with Chester and was voted the club's BBC Cult Hero i ...

(born 1951), Welsh footballer *

Grenville Morris Arthur Grenville Morris (13 April 1877 – 27 November 1959) was a Welsh footballer who played in the Football League for Nottingham Forest. He is the club's all-time highest scorer with 217 goals. He also played for Aberystwyth Town and Swindon ...

(1877–1959), Welsh footballer *

Grenville Pinto Grenville Pinto is a Canadian violinist, recording artist, entertainer and composer based in Toronto, Ontario. He was trained under the Royal Conservatory of Music and was also a member of the Philharmonic Orchestra in Hamilton.Grenville Turner (born 1936) British physicist *

Grenville Wilson Grenville Thomas Owen Wilson, registered at birth as Thomas Grenville Owen Wilson (born 9 April 1932), is an English former first-class cricketer who played 13 matches for Worcestershire in the early 1950s. References 1932 births Living ...

(born 1932), English cricketer *

Grenville Dean Wilson Grenville Dean Wilson (January 26, 1833 - September 20, 1897), was an American pianist and composer, who composed over 150 pieces, mostly for piano solo. Biography G.D. Wilson was born in Lenox, Massachusetts. He worked in Nyack, New York, as ...

(1833–1897), American pianist and composer * Grenville Lindall Winthrop (1864–1943), American lawyer and art collector

Places

Australia

Cape Grenville Cape Grenville (), is a small, east-facing promontory along the Queensland, Australia coast of Cape York Peninsula. It lies between Shelburne Bay to the north and Temple Bay to the south. The nearest significant settlement is Weipa, along the w ...

, Queensland, Australia * County of Grenville, Victoria, Australia ** Electoral district of Grenville, Victoria, Australia, 1859–1927 ** Shire of Grenville, Victoria, Australia, 1861–1994

Canada

Grenville, Quebec Grenville is a village municipality in the Argenteuil Regional County Municipality of the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada. It is located opposite Hawkesbury, Ontario, on the Ottawa River. History Although Grenville was already shown on ...

Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, Quebec Grenville-sur-la-Rouge is a municipality in the Argenteuil Regional County Municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada. It is a predominantly Francophone community situated along the southern border of Quebec between Montreal and O ...

Grenville, Grenville-sur-la-Rouge Grenville is a borough of the municipality of Grenville-sur-la-Rouge in Quebec, Canada, located on the left bank of the Ottawa River. History Prior to April 24, 2002, it was an independent township municipality. On that date it merged with the v ...

Grenville Channel Grenville Channel is a strait on the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada, between Pitt Island and the mainland to the south of Prince Rupert. It is part of the Inside Passage shipping route, about long and is wide at its narrowest point. ...

, a strait on the north coast of British Columbia *

Grenville County, Ontario Grenville County is a former county in the Canadian province of Ontario. It fronted on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, between the towns of Kingston and Cornwall. The county was created in 1792, and named in honour of William Grenv ...

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, commonly known as Leeds and Grenville, is a county in Ontario, Canada, in the Eastern Ontario subregion of Southern Ontario. It fronts on the Saint Lawrence River and the international boundary between ...

Grenville (electoral district) Grenville was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1904 to 1925. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1903 from parts of Grenville South and Leeds North and Grenville No ...

Grenville (provincial electoral district) Grenville was an electoral riding in Ontario, Canada. In 1867 at the time of confederation A confederation (also known as a confederacy or league) is a union of sovereign groups or states united for purposes of common action. Usually creat ...

* Grenville Parish, Prince Edward Island, Canada *

Grenville Province The Grenville Province is a tectonically complex region, in Eastern Canada, that contains many different aged accreted terranes from various origins. It exists southeast of the Grenville Front and extends from Labrador southwestern to Lake Huron. ...

, a geological region in eastern Canada * Mount Grenville, British Columbia

Grenada

Grenville, Grenada Grenville is the second largest town in Grenada, after St. George's, and it is the capital of the largest parish, Saint Andrew Parish. Grenville is located on Grenville Bay, about halfway up the east coast of the Caribbean island of Grenada and ...

Grenville River The Grenville River is a river of Grenada. See also * List of rivers of Grenada References GEOnet Names ServerGrenville, New Mexico *

Grenville, South Dakota Grenville is a town in Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census. Grenville was laid out in 1914, and named for the greenery of the original town site. Geography According to the United States Census Bu ...

* Point Grenville, a headland of Washington State

Other uses

Grenville Christian College Grenville Christian College is a former private boarding school located in the rural community of Maitland, some northeast of Brockville, Ontario, on the bank of the St. Lawrence River. " The independent university preparatory school was comp ...

, Ontario, Canada * Grenville College, former boarding school in Devon, England *

Grenville College, Ballarat Grenville College was a small non-sectarian private school in Ballarat, Victoria. Although those enrolled were predominantly boys, at least one, quite notable, student was female. History In 1855 or earlier, Rev. T. R. Thackeray founded the Balla ...

, former private school in Australia *

Grenville orogeny The Grenville orogeny was a long-lived Mesoproterozoic mountain-building event associated with the assembly of the supercontinent Rodinia. Its record is a prominent orogenic belt which spans a significant portion of the North American continent ...

, geological mountain-building event * Grenville Secondary School, Grenada * , several Royal Navy ships * Grenville House, residential complex in Hong Kong * '' The Two Mrs. Grenvilles'', 1987 television miniseries