Robert Walpole, 47th Earl of Orford

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earl
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:allegiance gptkb:Kingdom_of_Great_Britain
gptkbp:associated_with Whig government
gptkbp:birth_date 1676-08-26
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Houghton,_Norfolk
gptkbp:children gptkb:Robert_Walpole,_48th_Earl_of_Orford
gptkbp:community_impact Long-standing political dominance
gptkbp:conflict Opposition from Tories
gptkbp:contribution Stabilization of British politics
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on British governance
gptkbp:death_date 1745-03-18
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:descendant Walpole descendants
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Promoted economic stability
Strengthened British foreign relations
gptkbp:education gptkb:Eton_College
gptkbp:family gptkb:noble_family
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkbp:governed_by 1715-1720
gptkbp:historical_context Early 18th century Britain
gptkbp:historical_debate Debate over his legacy
gptkbp:historical_impact Shaped modern British politics
gptkbp:historical_role Leader of the House of Commons
gptkbp:historical_significance First Prime Minister of Great Britain
Pioneer of the modern parliamentary system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Robert Walpole, 47th Earl of Orford
gptkbp:image Robert Walpole, 47th Earl of Orford.jpg
gptkbp:influence gptkb:British_politics
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Sir_Robert_Walpole
gptkbp:known_for being the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:First_Lord_of_the_Treasury
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future Prime Ministers
Foundation of the modern British parliamentary system
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_achievement Recognized as a key political figure.
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Walpole_Administration
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:office gptkb:First_Lord_of_the_Treasury
gptkbp:personal_life Married to Catherine Shorter
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:political_position gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Robert_Walpole,_46th_Earl_of_Orford
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Walpole_family
gptkbp:reputation Controversial figure in British history
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Houghton_Hall
gptkbp:social_responsibility Advocated for social reforms
gptkbp:spouse Catherine Shorter
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Robert_Walpole,_48th_Earl_of_Orford
gptkbp:tactics Patronage system
gptkbp:term_end 1742-02-02
gptkbp:term_start 1721-02-04
1721-1742
gptkbp:title gptkb:Earl
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4