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Robert Walpole
- Active
- 1700 — 1745
About
British statesman and art collector, 1st Earl of Orford (1676–1745)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Robert Walpole
- Born
- 1676-08-26
- Died
- 1745-03-18
- Occupation
- politician / art collector
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England / Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Houghton
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMaria, Lady Walpole
- SpouseCatherine, Lady WalpoleFrom 1700-07-30
Family
- FatherRobert Walpole
- MotherMary Burwell
- SiblingDorothy Walpole
- SiblingHoratio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole
- SiblingGalfridus Walpole
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1726 | Knight of the Garter | Received |
| 1725 | Knight of the Bath | Received |
Education
- King's College
- Eton College
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q104190 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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