sir robert walpole
Proper noun: - Sir Robert Walpole: An Englishman and Whig statesman who served as the First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Leader of the House of Commons. He is generally regarded as the de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain due to his dominant influence and control over the cabinet during the reigns of King George I and King George II.
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- Sir Robert Walpole's tenure from 1721 to 1742 is often cited as the beginning of the modern premiership.
- The political stability of the early Georgian era is largely attributed to the policies of Sir Robert Walpole.
"Walpole era": Refers to the period of British political history dominated by Sir Robert Walpole's leadership, characterized by peace, economic growth, and the consolidation of Whig power.
- The Walpole era was marked by a policy of avoiding expensive foreign wars.
"Walpolean": (Adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of Sir Robert Walpole or his policies, especially political pragmatism and financial management.
- His Walpolean approach to governance prioritized practical stability over ideological purity.
- Robert Walpole: The name without the honorific 'Sir'.
- 1st Earl of Orford: The title he was awarded after his retirement from politics.
- The Prime Minister: While not a formal title in his time, he is historically referred to as the first Prime Minister.
- First Prime Minister (historical reference)
- The Great Man (a contemporary term sometimes used for him)
- Chief Minister (a descriptive term for his role)
Robinocracy: A contemporary term, sometimes used critically, referring to Walpole's system of political control and patronage, playing on his first name "Robert" or "Robin".
- Critics accused him of establishing a corrupt "Robinocracy".
Screen the King: A phrase associated with Walpole's role in managing affairs of state for King George I, who spoke little English.
- Walpole was adept at using his position to "screen the King" and manage parliamentary business.
- Every man has his price: An aphorism famously attributed to Sir Robert Walpole, expressing his cynical view of political corruption and influence.
- He is often misquoted with the idiom "Every man has his price," summarizing his pragmatic, if cynical, view of politics.
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Englishman and Whig statesman who (under George I) was effectively the first British prime minister (1676-1745)
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