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15 de abr. de 2024 · Robert Walpole, 1st earl of Orford (born August 26, 1676, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, England—died March 18, 1745, London) 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.
- John Plumb
17 de abr. de 2024 · Description Title [Portrait of Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford] [art original]. Contributor Wootton, John, approximately 1682-1764, attributed name.
14 de abr. de 2024 · He and his brother-in-law Robert Walpole (later earl of Orford) then formed an effective opposition movement within the Whig Party. After the two Whig factions were reconciled in 1720, Townshend became president of the Privy Council and (in 1721) secretary of state.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 de may. de 2024 · The next parliamentary election resulted in big losses by Walpole's Whigs, and he resigned in February 1742. King George II named him Earl of Orford, and he continued to advise the king after that. He died on March 18, 1745, in London.
11 de abr. de 2024 · "Robert Walpole, Lord Orford" published on by Oxford University Press. They now ring the bells, but they will soon wring their hands.on the declaration of war with Spain, 1739 We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
1 de may. de 2024 · A description of the villa of Horace Walpole, youngest son of Sir Robert Walpole Earl of Orford at Strawberry-Hill, near Twickenham with an inventory of the furniture, pictures, curiosities, &c. - Yale University Library. Digital Collections. New Search.
15 de abr. de 2024 · The king created him earl of Orford (he had been knighted in 1725) and gave him an annual pension of £4,000, but the Commons set up a committee to investigate his ministry with a view to impeachment. They failed to secure sufficient evidence and the rancour against Orford petered out.
