Robert Walpole
September 5, 1676 – March 29, 1745
British statesman, generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Offices held
Apr 15, 1721 – Feb 23, 1742
Preceded by
James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope Succeeded by
Frederick North, Lord North
James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope Succeeded by
Frederick North, Lord North
Apr 15, 1721 – Feb 11, 1742
Succeeded by
Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington
Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington
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