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Sir Robert Walpole (PM) (jan 1, 1721 – jan 1, 1742)

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Q: Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’?
Q: When was The First British Prime minister (Sir Robert Walpole) in power?

George I did not speak very good English and this increased his need to rely on his ministers. The most important minister in Parliament became known as the Prime Minister. The first man to be called this was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742

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jan 1, 1721
jan 1, 1742
~ 21 years