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Language: English
Author(s): John Morley,
Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Early Modern,
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[1/13] Early Years and First Stages of Public Life
Robert Walpole, 1st Duke of Orford (1676-1745), is generally regarded as the first prime minister of Great Britain. This is a short biography of this important and controversial statesman by the British historian and anti-imperialist, John Morley (1838-1923). Summary by Pamela Nagami.