Henry Pelham
Henry Pelham (25 September 1694–6 March 1754) was a British Whig statesman. He was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 27 August 1743 to his death about ten years later.
The Rt Hon Henry Pelham | |
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| Prime Minister of Great Britain | |
| In office 27 August 1743 – 6 March 1754 | |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Wilmington |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | |
| In office 12 December 1743 – 6 March 1754 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Sandys |
| Succeeded by | William Lee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1694 Laughton, Sussex |
| Died | 6 March 1754 (aged 59) London |
| Political party | n/a (Whig) |
Henry Pelham Media
Pelham by Michael Dahl, c. 1720
Pelham, attributed to John Giles Eccardt
Henry Pelham, by William Hoare, c. 1743
Blue plaque located at Henry Pelham’s home in Westminster
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