Who was the first official British “Prime Minister?

Question

not the answer robert

it was sir robert walpole i had to copy and paste the answer lol

Answer 1

SIR ROBERT WALPOLE WORKS FOR THE RADIO TRIVIA!!!!!
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Answer 2

Sir Robert Walpole

Answer 3

Sir Robert Walpole

Answer 4

Sir Robert Walpole

Answer 5

Sir Robert Walpole worked for radio trivia.
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Answer 6

Sir Robert Walpole works for radio trivia...

Answer 7

Sir Robert Walpole
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Sir Robert Walpole 1721-1742 Whig Born: 26 August 1676 in Houghton, Norfolk

Today regarded as the first British prime minister, Walpole would not have described himself as such. The title was originally a term of abuse, not status, and was not officially recognised until 1905.

Walpole did, however, have many of the responsibilities and duties of the modern office of prime minister. Walpole was also the first to live and work in 10 Downing Street.

http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/page174.asp

Answer 8

Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman in 1905 was the first to officially have the title when it was formally placed on the order of precedence. It wasn't until 1917when legislation was passed to give the PM a wage and a country residence that it was first mentioned in a parliamentary bill.

Robert Walpole is often quoted as being the first prime minister. This is because George I couldn't speak English and had little interest in Government so Walpole, the First Lord of the Treasury, took over as chair of the cabinet of the Privy Council. He never had the title of Prime Minister. Indeed names such as Prime, Sole or First minister were used as an insult towards those who were seen as having large egos. 10 Downing Street was given to the Nation as a residence for the First Lord of the Treasury and not the PM per se.

Many historians have taken the 1st LOT to be the PM, although in some cases it is obvious they were not the most powerful minister or acting as the head of government. However there are a few instances in post Walpole governments where it is unclear who exactly was the minister prima inter parus.

Answer 9

"Sir Robert Walpole" is the correct answer..........................................................

Answer 10

Could argue for Benjamin Disraeli but the stars & bars crowd might lodge a protest-------------------

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister
""The title was first referred to on Government documents during the administration of Benjamin Disraeli but did not appear in the formal British Order of precedence until 1905. George II and George III made strenuous efforts to reclaim the personal power of the Monarch, but the increasing complexity and expense of government meant that a minister who could command the loyalty of the Commons was increasingly necessary. The long tenure of the wartime Prime Minister Pitt the Younger (1783-1801), combined with the mental illness of George III, consolidated the power of the post."""
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Disraeli

Peace........................