Events tagged with "earl of wilmington"

Historical Events tagged with "earl of wilmington"

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Politics & Government

Spencer Compton Becomes Prime Minister of Britain

February 16th, 1742 283 years ago

Spencer Compton, 8th Earl of Wilmington, was appointed as Prime Minister of Great Britain, succeeding Robert Walpole. His tenure was marked by political challenges and the balancing of various factions within the government. Compton's leadership came during a time when the country was dealing with domestic issues as well as foreign tensions. His administration faced the challenge of maintaining stability amidst these pressures.