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15 de abr. de 2024 · Robert Walpole, 1st earl of Orford was a British statesman (in power 1721–42), generally regarded as the first British prime minister. He deliberately cultivated a frank, hearty manner, but his political subtlety has scarcely been equaled.
Both the Earl of Orford and his wife Baroness Clinton were succeeded in all their titles by their son George Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford and 16th Baron Clinton (1730–1791), a celebrated falconer, who left no legitimate children and died insane. Career. Robert Walpole held the following posts at some time between 1701 and 1751:
Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford, eldest son and heir, who in 1724 married Margaret Rolle (17 January 1709 – 13 January 1781), later suo jure 15th Baroness Clinton. They had one son George Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford and 16th Baron Clinton (1730–1791), who left no legitimate children and died insane.
George Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford (2 April 1730 – 5 December 1791), was a British administrator, politician, and peer. Life [ edit ] Lord Orford was the only child of the 2nd Earl of Orford and his wife Margaret Rolle , who was Baroness Clinton in her own right.
Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford (1701 - 1751) RA Collection: People and Organisations Profile. Born: 1701 Died: 1751. Share
8 de jun. de 2018 · Walpole, Sir Robert, 1st earl of Orford (1676–1745). Traditionally known as Britain 's first prime minister. From a Norfolk gentry family, Walpole was the Whig MP for Castle Rising (1701–2) and King's Lynn (1702–12, 1713–42). His first posts were as secretary at war (1708) and treasurer of the navy (1710). His part in the administration ...
Print, copper etching, Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford (1701-1751) (after Rosalba Carriera) by William Camden Edwards (1777-1855). The Right Hon Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, ob 1751. From a drawing inc rayons by Rosalba. Etched by W.C. Edwards.
