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
- Henry Pelham (1694–1754).jpg
Pelham, attributed to John Giles Eccardt
- Henry Pelham by William Hoare, 1743.jpg
Henry Pelham, by William Hoare, c. 1743
- Henry Pelham (c.1695-1754) Prime Minister lived here - Blue Plaque.JPG
Blue plaque located at Henry Pelham’s home in Westminster