How much do you know about Great Britain's first Prime Minister?
In which year did Robert Walpole become the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain?
1721
Robert Walpole became the de facto prime minister under which king?
George I
Robert Walpole was a member of which political party during his tenure as Prime Minister?
Whig
For how many years did Robert Walpole serve as Prime Minister?
21
Which Georgian mansion did Robert Walpole officially make his residence while serving as Prime Minister?
10 Downing Street
Which monarch offered 10 Downing Street to Robert Walpole?
George II
In what year did Walpole move into 10 Downing Street after a 3 year renovation?
1735
What was the name of Walpole's Norfolk estate?
Houghton Hall
Robert Walpole held which seat during his time a Prime Minister?
King's Lynn
Robert Walpole held both First Lord of the Treasury and what other position simultaneously?
Chancellor of the Exchequer
What 1720 debt crisis did Robert Walpole play a key role in managing?
South Sea Bubble
Which Jacobite plot did Robert Walpole uncover in 1721?
The Atterbury Plot
What 1739 war with the Spanish was declared by Robert Walpole?
War of Jenkins' Ear
Who succeeded Robert Walpole as Prime Minister?
Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington
Which Earldom was given the Robert Walpole upon resigning as Prime Minister?
Earl of Orford
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