Who was the only British Prime Minister to die in office 10 Downing Street?

AyatollahK

Spencer Perceval. http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page181.asp "The early nineteenth century saw one of the most shocking events in the house's history. Lord Grenville's successor, Spencer Perceval, came to Number 10 in a carriage and left in a coffin. "A high-flying lawyer, politician and family man, he arrived at Number 10 in 1807 as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and became prime minister two years later. His twelve young children - some born while he was prime minister - filled every spare room of the house. "It made the events of 11 May 1812 especially tragic. Entering the lobby of the House of Commons in the late afternoon, Perceval was shot in the chest by a former convict with a grudge. His body was taken back to Number 10, where it lay for five days before the funeral." Dec 17 07, 5:47 PM

patchettlodge

Thank you AyatollahK for your answer. Dec 18 07, 12:27 PM