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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.
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Robert Walpole, 1st earl of Orford - Unpopularity, Politics,...
- John Carteret
John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville (born April 22, 1690—died...
- Charles Spencer, Earl of Sunderland
After George I’s accession in 1714, Sunderland was made lord...
- James Stanhope
In 1716–17 Walpole and his colleague Viscount Charles...
- Francis Atterbury
Francis Atterbury (born March 6, 1663, Milton,...
- Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole (1717–97) was an English writer, connoisseur,...
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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.
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.
Hace 1 día · Robert Walpole is recognized as the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain, a position he held from 1721 to 1742, making him the longest-serving in British history. While the title of “Prime Minister” was not officially used or recognized during his tenure, Walpole established the foundational precedent for the role as it is understood today.
2 de abr. de 2024 · The Navigation Acts – also known as the Acts of Trade and Navigation — were a series of laws enacted by the British Parliament between 1651 and 1774 to regulate trade in Colonial America. Rooted in the principles of Mercantilism, the Navigation Acts aimed to strengthen the British economy by utilizing the colonies as a source of ...
