British Prime Minister. Born the son of the 3rd Earl of Northampton, he was educated at Trinity College Oxford and entered the House of Commons as a Whig in 1698. He became Paymaster of Pensions and served in Parliament, (1707-10, 13-15). He was Speaker of the House of Commons, (1715-27) and was Paymaster of Forces, (1722-30). He was created the 1st Earl of Wilmington, in 1730 and was Load President of the Council, (1730-42). In 1742, he was appointed the 2nd Prime Minister Britain, serving until his death at age 70.
British Prime Minister. Born the son of the 3rd Earl of Northampton, he was educated at Trinity College Oxford and entered the House of Commons as a Whig in 1698. He became Paymaster of Pensions and served in Parliament, (1707-10, 13-15). He was Speaker of the House of Commons, (1715-27) and was Paymaster of Forces, (1722-30). He was created the 1st Earl of Wilmington, in 1730 and was Load President of the Council, (1730-42). In 1742, he was appointed the 2nd Prime Minister Britain, serving until his death at age 70.
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