The First Government of Sir Robert Walpole
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:government
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| gptkbp:arcade_cabinet |
gptkb:Walpole's_Cabinet
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Opposition from Tories
Opposition from Jacobites Opposition from the press |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Great_Britain
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Patronage of the arts
Promotion of education Support for literature Influence on theatre |
| gptkbp:economic_policy |
Investment in infrastructure
Economic stability Trade expansion Military reform Tax reform Promotion of free trade Support for agriculture |
| gptkbp:end_date |
1742
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The First Government of Sir Robert Walpole
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:British_politics
|
| gptkbp:international_relations |
Colonial expansion
Alliance with Austria Diplomatic relations with France Support for Prussia |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Sir_Robert_Walpole
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Political patronage system
Establishment of the Prime Minister's role Foundation of modern parliamentary government Increased public involvement in politics Long-term Whig dominance |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Trade_Act
gptkb:Mutiny_Act Pensions Act Excise Bill Walpole's Revenue Act |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:South_Sea_Bubble
gptkb:War_of_the_Austrian_Succession |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Whig_Party
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Government_of_Lord_Townshend
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:10_Downing_Street
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
1721
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Government_of_Henry_Pelham
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Walpole_Administration
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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