Great Britain · Government / Whig Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
George II succeeded to the throne and sought to bring about the change in leadership, Compton felt he was not up to the tasks of Government and in particular proved unable to compete with Walpoles proposals for an allowance forthe new King
Signs the Treaty of Vienna supporting the success of Maria Theresa
Victoria becomes a guide & mentor to the 18 year old Melbourne
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