United KingdomHistory 84 · History
Who is generally thought of as Britain's first Prime Minister?
- aSir Robert WalpoleCorrect answer
- bWilliam Pitt the Younger
- cThe Duke of Wellington
- dBenjamin Disraeli
Why?
Robert Walpole led the government from 1721 to 1742 and is usually called the first Prime Minister. The others held the office later.
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