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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. Education and early career
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17 de abr. de 2024 · Description. Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal. Artist not identified, but English School, circa 1725. Previously attributed to John Wootton. Provenance. Purchased with Cirencester Antiques Ltd., London, from whom acquired by W.S. Lewis in August 1957 for £365. Extent. 1 painting : 50 x 40 in., framed 57.25 x 46.5 in. Extent of Digitization.
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. By 1724 he and Walpole were the leading figures in the ministry.
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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.
10 de abr. 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. Creator. Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Published / Created. MDCCLXXIV [1774-1786] Publisher. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate. Description.
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. Description.
