Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Thomas Pelham-Holles Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Pelham-Holles through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Thomas Pelham-Holles, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1744–1757Years on this page

1744

Alliance Thomas Pelham-Holles Newcastle, 1st and Austria and Holland

Duke · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Government / Whig Party Government

Forms an anti Prussian alliance with Austria & Holland

Role range: 1716-1760 – 1743-1754

1752

Reform of Calendar

Duke · Prime Minister of Great Britain · London · Government / Whig Party Government

Officially New Years day for the 1st time, until now the year had begun 25th March

Role range: 1716-1760 – 1754-1756

Reform of Parliament

Duke · Prime Minister of Great Britain · London · Government / Whig Party Government

The 14th Sept follows the 2nd Sept. Britain & its colonies adopt the Gregorian calendar by decree of Parliament

Role range: 1716-1760 – 1743-1754

1754

Prime Minister of Great Britain

Duke · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term

Role range: 1716-1760 – 1754-1756

1757

Prime Minister of Great Britain

Duke · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term

Role range: 1716-1760 – 1757-1762

Records, sources and methodology

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