When was Robert Walpole born?

Robert Walpole was born on 1676-08-26.

What events was Robert Walpole involved in?

first wife of Sir Robert Walpole

What events was Robert Walpole involved in?

historic kingdom on the British Isles (927–1649; 1660–1707)

What events was Robert Walpole involved in?

constitutional monarchy in Western Europe (1707–1800)

What events was Robert Walpole involved in?

Minister for Finance in the United Kingdom and Head of Treasury

Robert Walpole

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Born — Life — 1676-08-26
Robert Walpole was born on 1676-08-26.
Married Catherine, Lady Walpole — Family — 1700-07-30
first wife of Sir Robert Walpole
Became a citizen of Kingdom of England — Identity — 1707-04-30
historic kingdom on the British Isles (927–1649; 1660–1707)
Became a citizen of Kingdom of Great Britain — Identity — 1707-05-01
constitutional monarchy in Western Europe (1707–1800)
Began serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1721-04-04
Minister for Finance in the United Kingdom and Head of Treasury
Began serving as Leader of the House of Commons — Career — 1721-04-04
responsible for arranging government business in the House of Commons
Began serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — Career — 1721-04-04
head of government of the United Kingdom
Received Knight of the Bath — Recognition — 1725
British noble title (ca. 1127–1661)
Received Knight of the Garter — Recognition — 1726
award in the Order of the Garter
Held the title of Earl of Orford — Identity — 1742-01-01
earldom in the Peerage of Great Britain
Stopped serving as Leader of the House of Commons — Career — 1742-02-06
responsible for arranging government business in the House of Commons
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — Career — 1742-02-11
head of government of the United Kingdom
Stopped serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1742-02-12
Minister for Finance in the United Kingdom and Head of Treasury
Died — Life — 1745-03-18
Robert Walpole died on 1745-03-18.