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James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope PC (c. 1673 – 5 February 1721) was a British Army officer, politician, diplomat and peer who effectively served as Chief Minister between 1717 and 1721. He was also the last Chancellor of the Exchequer to sit in the House of Lords .
James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope was a British soldier and statesman, the dominant minister during the first half (1714–21) of the reign of King George I. His policy of alliance with France secured the peace and minimized foreign support for the Jacobites, who sought to restore the Stuart monarchy.
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James Stanhope & Stanhope family. Politician, Soldier and Diplomat. In the nave of Westminster Abbey, within the choir screen, is a large monument to James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope. The monument was erected in 1733 and is by William Kent and J.M. Rysbrack. It was designed to match that of Sir Isaac Newton, which is on the north side of the ...
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May 29, 2018 · Stanhope, James Stanhope, 1st Earl (1673–1721). Soldier, diplomat, and politician. Stanhope came to prominence in the War of the Spanish Succession where he was largely responsible for the campaign of 1710, including the disaster at Brihuega, where he was captured.
James Stanhope, first Earl Stanhope (1673–1721) Kneller’s oil painting of James Stanhope (at Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire) is said to date from 1705 to 1710. John Simon’s mezzotint is undated, but the inscription on the published state of the print can help to suggest the plate’s production date.
James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope. (1673-1721), Soldier and statesman. Later Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 11 portraits. Stanhope's early career was in the military, where he soon distinguished himself for his bravery and skill as a general.
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1st Earl Stanhope: History: Spanish secretary to Ormonde at Cadiz 1702; served under Marlborough 1703. British minister in Spain 1706. Commander of British forces in Spain 1708. Victor of...
