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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. Walpole was the third son of Colonel Robert Walpole by his.
15 de abr. de 2024 · Robert Walpole, 1st earl of Orford - Unpopularity, Politics, Prime Minister: Walpole won the general election of 1734, which had given rise to many violent contests and a resurgence of the old bitterness about excise, but his growing unpopularity was underlined by the loss of many seats in the large seaports and heavily populated counties.
15 de abr. de 2024 · Horace Walpole (1717–97) was an English writer, connoisseur, and collector best known for The Castle of Otranto, which was the first Gothic novel in English and among the earliest horror stories. He built the Gothic Revival mansion known as Strawberry Hill, and he was a committed writer of letters.
3 de abr. de 2024 · Walpole was appointed First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons. This made him the de facto Prime Minister and, while the title was not officially recognized at the time, Walpole wielded considerable power and influence.
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.
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.
10 de abr. de 2024 · A genealogical table of the noble family of Walpole, Earl of Orford [graphic]. Published / Created. [1764] Publication Place. London. Publisher. Printed for Wm. Segar. Abstract. Genealogical table of the Walpole family starting with Robert Walpole, died 1700 and ending with George Walpole ... 12 July 1763.
