Spencer Compton

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:George_II_of_Great_Britain
gptkbp:birth_date 1693-01-01
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Wilmington,_East_Sussex,_England
gptkbp:born 1693
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
gptkbp:children gptkb:Spencer_Compton,_2nd_Earl_of_Wilmington
gptkbp:community_impact Stabilization of the Whig party
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Henry_Pelham
gptkbp:contribution Stabilizing the government after Walpole's resignation
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on British governance
gptkbp:death_date 1743-07-02
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Spencer_Compton,_3rd_Earl_of_Wilmington
Compton family of Wilmington
gptkbp:died 1743
gptkbp:education gptkb:Christ_Church,_Oxford
gptkb:Westminster_School
gptkbp:era Early 18th century
gptkbp:family Wealthy landowners
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:tree
gptkbp:historical_context Post-Walpole political landscape
gptkbp:historical_impact Set precedents for future Prime Ministers
gptkbp:historical_role Leader during a transitional period
gptkbp:historical_significance First Prime Minister from the House of Lords
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spencer Compton
gptkbp:influence Subsequent Prime Ministers
Whig political strategy
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkbp:known_for Being the first Prime Minister to hold the title of Earl
gptkbp:legacy Influence on British politics
Foundation for future Whig leadership
gptkbp:legislation Economic policies of the time
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Earl_of_Wilmington
gptkbp:notable_achievement Maintained government stability
gptkbp:notable_event The 1742 election
gptkbp:notable_recipients Contributed to the development of the British parliamentary system
gptkbp:notable_work Political leadership during the early 18th century
gptkbp:office gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:political_position gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:First_Lord_of_the_Treasury
gptkb:Whig
1715
1743
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkbp:related_to Compton family
gptkbp:reputation Moderate and conciliatory leader
gptkbp:retired 1743-07-02
gptkbp:role Leader of the House of Commons
gptkbp:significant_event Formation of the Wilmington ministry
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_Compton,_Countess_of_Wilmington
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Henry_Pelham
gptkbp:term_end 1743-07-02
gptkbp:term_start 1742-02-16
gptkbp:title gptkb:noble_title