Definition

Proper noun: - A title of nobility: "First Earl of Orford" is a hereditary title in the British peerage, specifically referring to the first individual to hold the earldom of Orford. - A specific historical figure: This title refers to Sir Robert Walpole, an English statesman who is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain in the modern sense, serving from 1721 to 1742.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The First Earl of Orford, Robert Walpole, established 10 Downing Street as the official residence of the Prime Minister.
  • Historical records from the early 18th century often mention the policies of the First Earl of Orford.

Advanced Usage

• "The era of the First Earl of Orford": Used to refer to the period of British political history dominated by Robert Walpole's leadership and his policy of peace and stability.
  • The South Sea Bubble crisis occurred just before the era of the First Earl of Orford began.

Variants and Related Words

• Robert Walpole (proper noun): The personal name of the individual who was the First Earl of Orford.
  • Robert Walpole's political skill earned him the title.
• Earl of Orford (proper noun): The title itself, which can refer to the first or subsequent holders.
  • The title Earl of Orford became extinct in 1797.

Synonyms

• Robert Walpole: The most direct synonym, as it is the name of the person who held the title.
• The first Prime Minister: A descriptive synonym referencing his primary historical significance.

Related Phrases

• The Walpole Ministry: Refers to the government led by Robert Walpole (the First Earl of Orford).
  • The longevity of the Walpole Ministry was unprecedented.

Noun

1. Englishman and Whig statesman who (under George I) was effectively the first British prime minister (1676-1745)