Seven Years War
Further information: Great Britain in the Seven Years WarHe played a major role as a British envoy during the Seven Years War at the court in Russia. While Russia was at war with Britain's ally Prussia, the two countries remained at peace.
Sir Charles is recorded as a brilliant wit with a great reputation for lively and biting satire.
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—Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1909–1993)
“All war represents a failure of diplomacy.”
—Tony Benn (b. 1925)