Grenville

Grenville is a name used for people and places, with historical and geological significance. As a surname of English origin, it is associated with the Grenville family, a prominent aristocratic lineage in Britain that produced several political figures in the 18th and early 19th centuries, including George Grenville, prime minister from 1763 to 1765, and William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville, who was prime minister from 1806 to 1807. The surname has given rise to noble titles such as Baron Grenville and Earl Grenville.

In geology, the Grenville orogeny was a major orogenic event that occurred during the Proterozoic era, roughly 1.3 to 1.0 billion years ago. It contributed to the formation of the Grenville Province, the ancient core of the Canadian Shield, and is linked with the late stages of the assembly of the supercontinent Rodinia. The orogeny is a key element in understanding the Precambrian geology of eastern North America.

Geographically, the name Grenville appears in several North American places, including historic townships and contemporary municipalities named Grenville or bearing the name in some form. It is used in regional descriptions and historical districts across Canada and the United States.

See also: Grenville (disambiguation).