robert walpole

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Noun robert walpole has 1 sense

Walpole, Robert Walpole, Sir Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford - Englishman and Whig statesman who (under George I) was effectively the first British prime minister (1676-1745)
--₁ is a kind of statesman, solon, national leader

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Robert Walpole

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Robert Walpole was a prominent British statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is widely regarded as the architect of modern British politics and the first politician to hold the position of Prime Minister. Walpole was in power from 1721 to 1742 and played a significant role in establishing Britain's political dominance during the 18th century.

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Noun:

Robert Walpole was a key figure in British political history.
The policies implemented by Robert Walpole had a lasting impact on the country.

Related Words: politician, statesman, Prime Minister, British politics

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