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Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne, KG, PC (21 July 1693 – 17 November 1768) was a British Whig statesman, whose official life extended throughout the Whig supremacy of the 18th century. In his political career, Newcastle held the position of Prime Minister of Great Britain for a total of seven years, in two separate periods (1754-56 and 1757-62). While his premiership was not particularly notable, Newcastle precipitated the Seven Years' War, which would cause his resignation from his high position. After his second term as Prime Minister, he served for a short while in Lord Rockingham's government, before retiring from government.
Duke of Newcastle in The Two Georges[]
The Duke of Newcastle held the office of First Lord of the Treasury. He was among those historical figures depicted in the painting The Two Georges.[1]
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- ↑ The Two Georges, pgs. 28-29, MPB.
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Preceded by Henry Pelham |
Prime Minister of Great Britain 16 March 1754 – 16 November 1756 |
Succeeded by William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire |
Preceded by William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire |
Prime Minister of Great Britain 2 July 1757 – 26 May 1762 |
Succeeded by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute |
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