William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham was an extraordinary statesman and a great orator of the eighteenth century England. To distinguish him from his namesake son, William Pitt the Younger, he is referred as William Pitt the Elder. He entered politics at a time when Great Britain was going through a difficult time. From the very beginning, he dominated the political scenario and through outstanding oratory, shook the nation out of its stupor. He led the country from 1756 to 1757, 1757 to 1762 and 1766 to 1768 in different capacities. However, he carried equal weight when out of power. In fact, during his long political career, he made many enemies. Yet, nobody could ignore him because of his unparalleled political insight, parliamentary skill and deep knowledge. Moreover, he had the popular support behind him. He not only boosted the confidence of the masses, but also won their heart by persistently refusing titles. Because of that he came to be known as The Great Commoner. However, he accepted peerage almost at the end of his career and that too because he needed a seat in the House of Lords. He was a man whose life was dedicated to the service of the nation.