11 January 1742Resignation of Robert WalpoleRobert Walpole Orford, 1st
Resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain
Historical records for Great Britain in 1742, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime MInister of Great Britain, a "nominal" position, by George II
The administration is dominated by John Carteret & Walpole is relied upon for advice. Succeeds Walpole as First Lord of the Treasury and titular head of the Carteret Ministry, though the Government was actually dominated by Lord Carteret. Appointed Prime MInister of Great Britain, a "nominal" position, by George II
The exile of the Prince of Wales ends after 4 years of ostracism
Pitt expects a new Government to be formed by Pulteney and dominated by Tories and Patriot Whigs in which he could expect a junior position
Pitt's hopes for a place in the Government are thwarted and he remains in opposition. He is unable to make any gain from the downfall of Walpole, to which he had contributed
Walpole is forced to resign after poor election results and the disaster at Cartagena
The Spanish are defeated for the control of Georgia. Redeems reputation from defeat at St. Augustine, Florida, 2 yrs earlier
The Spanish leave the Island of St Simons
Attains the rank of post-captain, having been appointed to the Plymouth
Appointed Member of 12th Foot
Attempts ocreate an anti-French alliance to stop French expansion east of the Rhine
Birth of Henry Melville Dundas
Pitt speaks in favour of the motion for an inquiry into the last ten years of Walpole's administration
Appointed Major General
Created Earl of Orford, 1st
Appointed Privy Councillor
Defeated in Parliament, as the King's servant in Parliament is forced to resign
Appointed Solicitor General
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