Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st duke of Newcastle: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Marquess of Clare, Earl of Clare, Viscount Haughton, Baron Pelham of Laughton, Baron Pelham of Stanmer • Thomas Pelham
Born July 21, 1693
Died November 17, 1768 (aged 75) • London • England • (Anniversary in 2 days)
Title / Office prime minister (1757-1762), Great Britain • prime minister (1754-1756), Great Britain • House of Lords (1714-1768), Great Britain
Political Affiliation Whig Party

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