Robert Walpole
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Summary
Robert Walpole was born on August 26, 1676[1], in Houghton[2]. He died on March 18, 1745[3], in St James's[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,500 views/month, #5,654 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Martin at Tours' Church, Houghton[8]
- Father: Robert Walpole[9]
- Mother: Mary Burwell[10]
- Spouse: Maria, Lady Walpole[11], Catherine, Lady Walpole[12]
- Child: Horace Walpole[13], Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford[14], Edward Walpole[15], Katherine Walpole[16], Lady Mary Walpole[17], Lady Maria Walpole[18]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[19], Kingdom of Great Britain[20]
- Position held: Chancellor of the Exchequer[21], Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[22], Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[23], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[24], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[25], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[26], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[27], member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[28], member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[29], member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[30], member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[31], member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[32], Member of the 1701 Parliament[33], Member of the 1701-02 Parliament[34]
- Educated at: King's College[35], Eton College[36]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[37], Knight of the Bath[38]
- Member of: Privy Council of the United Kingdom[39]
- Religion or worldview: Church of England[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Noble title: Earl of Orford[42]
- Member of political party: Whigs[43]
- Commons category: Robert Walpole[44]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[45]
- Family name: Walpole[46]
- Given name: Robert[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Walpole[48]
- Described at URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/robert-walpole[49]
Why It Matters
Robert Walpole has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Robert Walpole born?
Robert Walpole's place of birth was Houghton[2].
Where did Robert Walpole die?
Robert Walpole passed away in St James's[4].
Who were Robert Walpole's parents?
Robert Walpole's father was Robert Walpole[9]. Robert Walpole's mother was Mary Burwell[10].
Who was Robert Walpole married to?
Robert Walpole's spouses include Maria, Lady Walpole[11] and Catherine, Lady Walpole[12].
What did Robert Walpole do for work?
Robert Walpole worked as a politician[5] and art collector[6].
Where did Robert Walpole go to school?
Robert Walpole was educated at King's College[35] and Eton College[36].
What awards did Robert Walpole receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[37] and Knight of the Bath[38].