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Robert Walpole
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Robert Walpole, the first Earl of Orford, KG, KB, PC (Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, August 26, 1676-March 18, 1745, also translated by Robert Walpole), British Whig politician, Sir Robert Walpole (Sir Robert Walpole) was his best-known name before 1742. Later generations generally believed that he was the first Prime Minister in British history. Although the title of "Prime Minister" was not officially recognized by law at the time and was not used on official occasions, given the influence he exerted in the cabinet, He is in fact the head of the cabinet.
Zeng Li Shi Walpole during any phase of George I and George II dynasties, he at first in 1721 because of the South Sea Bubble and get real power, after which the dominant political situation for about 20 years, but later because of the Spanish war and lose power. It is generally believed that Walpole's term as prime minister began when he became the first chancellor of the exchequer in 1721; however, some people believe that the prime minister of the cabinet, Viscount Townsend, retired in 1730, and Walpole then fully led the cabinet. The official start; however, most people take the former as the starting point for the prime minister's career. Walpole did not resign and pay the official post in 1742, becoming the longest British Prime Minister in history.
During his tenure as prime minister, Walpole tried hard to avoid foreign wars and maintained a low tax rate policy to protect Britain from the impact of the European War and make the economy prosper and stable. As for his personal influence, King George II trusted Walpole very much, and his Whig Party continued to consolidate and became a major political party in the UK. Walpole's strong governance stems from his personal influence, more than the influence of his official position. Therefore, the influence of several prime ministers after he is dwarfed by comparison.
