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Henry Pelham Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Pelham through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Henry Pelham, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records

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1721–1751Years on this page

1721

Lord Treasurer

Lord Treasury · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Lord of the Treasury

Role range: 1716-1760

1724

Secretary of State for War and the Colonies

Secretary of State for War and the Colonies · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Secretary for War

Role range: 1716-1760

1730

Paymaster of the Forces

Paymaster-Forces · London · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Paymaster for the forces

Role range: 1716-1760

1743

27 August 1743

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Chancellor of the Exchequer · London · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer

Role range: 1716-1760 – 1743-1754

27 August 1743

Prime Minister of Great Britain

Prime Minister of Great Britain · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain

Role range: 1716-1760 – 1743-1754

1751

Consols

First Lord of the Treasury · London · Economy / Public Finance

Pelham consolidates several government annuities into transferable three-percent consolidated stock.

Role range: 1743-1754

Records, sources and methodology

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