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Hace 4 días · 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
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.
Hace 5 días · 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 abr. de 2024 · Son of Horatio Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford and Rachel Walpole, Countess of Orford. Husband of Sophia Walpole and Catherine Tunstall. Father of Horatio Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford; Captain William Walpole; Col. John Walpole; Lady Sophia Walpole; Lady Georgina Mary Wolff and 6 others.
Hace 4 días · 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.
Hace 2 días · Timeline. See also. References. Citations. Works cited. Further reading. External links. List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom. Top left: Robert Walpole is considered the first de facto prime minister of Great Britain. Top right: Winston Churchill was prime minister during World War II.
Hace 3 días · Robert Walpole 1st Earl of Orford MP for King's Lynn: 3 April 1721 12 February 1742 Whig: Walpole–Townshend: George II (1727–1760) Walpole: Samuel Sandys MP for Worcester: 12 February 1742 12 December 1743 Whig: Carteret Henry Pelham MP for Sussex: 12 December 1743 8 March 1754 † Whig: Broad Bottom (I & II) William Lee Lord ...
