Robert Walpole

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Definition

Proper noun: - Robert Walpole: An English statesman of the Whig party who served as the First Lord of the Treasury and is traditionally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, holding de facto power from 1721 to 1742 during the reigns of George I and George II.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Robert Walpole is often called the first British prime minister.
    • The political stability of the early 18th century is frequently attributed to the long ministry of Robert Walpole.
Advanced Usage

  • The Walpole Era / The Walpole System: Refers to the period of his political dominance and his policies, which emphasized peace, stability, and financial prudence.

    • Historians study the Walpole era to understand the development of the modern cabinet system.

  • To be Walpolian: Pertaining to the political style or policies of Robert Walpole, often characterized as pragmatic and focused on maintaining parliamentary support.

    • His approach to governance was decidedly Walpolian in its emphasis on managing the House of Commons.
Variants and Related Words

  • Walpole (noun): A common shorthand reference to Robert Walpole.

    • Walpole's fall from power came in 1742.

  • Sir Robert Walpole: His title after being knighted in 1725.

    • Sir Robert Walpole was also the first Prime Minister to reside at 10 Downing Street.
Synonyms
  • First Prime Minister: The de facto first holder of the office.
  • The Great Man: A contemporary nickname reflecting his political dominance.
Related Phrases
  • Robinocracy: A contemporary, sometimes derogatory, term for Walpole's long period of political control and his system of influence.
    • Critics of the time accused him of establishing a "Robinocracy."
Related Idioms
  • Every man has his price: A maxim often, though likely apocryphally, attributed to Walpole, suggesting that anyone can be corrupted or influenced.
    • He is famously associated with the cynical saying, "Every man has his price."
Noun
  1. Englishman and Whig statesman who (under George I) was effectively the first British prime minister (1676-1745)

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