Title: Sir Robert Walpole
Description: "Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, KG, KB, PC (26 August 1676 ? 18 March 1745), known before 1742 as Sir Robert Walpole, was a British statesman who is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Although the position of "Prime Minister" had no recognition in law or official use at the time, Walpole is nevertheless acknowledged as having held the office de facto because of his influence within the Cabinet."--Wikipedia.
Subjects: Biography, Politics and government, Prime ministers, Walpole, Robert, Earl of Oorford, 1676-1745, CHR 1956, PRO Elias, Archibald C. (donor), Walpole, robert, earl of orford, 1676-1745, Prime ministers, great britain, Great britain, biography, Great britain, politics and government, 1603-1714, Great britain, politics and government, 18th century
Places: Great Britain
People: Robert Walpole Earl of Orford (1676-1745)
Time periods: 1702-1714, 1714-1760