Robert Walpole (1650-1700)
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Robert Walpole (18 November 1650 – 18 November 1700) was Member of Parliament for Castle Rising from 1689–1700.
He is mainly notable for being the father of Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister under George I and George II, latterly as Earl of Orford. He was ancestor of all the Barons Walpole and Earls of Orford, of all creations.
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Preceded by Sir Nicholas L'Estrange Thomas Howard |
Member of Parliament for Castle Rising 1689–1700 with Sir Robert Howard 1689–1698 Thomas Howard 1698–1700 |
Succeeded by Robert Walpole Thomas Howard |