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Pelham, Henry

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English Whig politician. He held a succession of offices in Robert Walpole's cabinet 1721–42, and was prime minister 1743–54. His influence in the House of Commons was based on systematic corruption rather than ability. He concluded the War of the Austrian Succession and was an able financier. Prime minister Having held a number of posts in the Treasury, Pelham was appointed secretary for war in 1724, and in 1743 First Lord of the Treasury and chancellor of the Exchequer, despite the opposition of Walpole's successor John Carteret (1690–1763). Pelham's period in office was one of general pacification. Opposition (including that of King George II) was overcome, an alliance was forged with the Dutch in 1744, and then peace concluded with the French in the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748. This having been established, Pelham devoted himself wholeheartedly to the reduction of national expenditure and the reorganization of the finances. Early career The younger son of Thomas, 1st Baron…
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( c. 1696–1754). Prime minister. Pelham was 1st lord of the Treasury for over ten years (1743–54) and highly regarded by his contemporaries. But time has faded his reputation between the vividly coloured careers of *Walpole and *Pitt the Elder. Pelham's career began under the wing of his elder…
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(born 1696—died March 6, 1754, London, Eng.) British prime minister (1743–54). He was elected to Parliament in 1717 and, as a supporter of Robert Walpole , became secretary for war (1724) and paymaster of the forces (1730). He succeeded Walpole as prime minister and chancellor of the Exchequer in…
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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
English Whig politician. He held a succession of offices in Robert Walpole's cabinet 1721–42, and was prime minister 1743–54. His influence in the House of Commons was based on systematic corruption rather than ability. He concluded the War of the Austrian Succession and was an able financier. Prime…
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1694-1773 English statesman and man of letters Born in London, he was an MP from 1715 to c.1723. In 1730 he was made Lord Steward of the household. Until then, as a Whig, he had supported Sir Robert Walpole ; but being ousted from office for voting against an excise bill, he became one of Walpole's…
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Sir EDWARD JEREMY WESTROW HULSE , 10th Baronet ; b 22 Nov 1932; s his father, Wing-Cdr Sir HAMILTON WESTROW , 1996; ed Eton, and RMA Sandhurst; late Capt Scots Gds; High Sheriff Hants 1978, DL 1989: m 1957, Sylvia Verity Ann, only child of William Lee Pilkington, of Ivywell, Routes des Issues, St…
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