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Name:
Compton Spencer, Earl of Wilmington 1742–3 Whig
Born:
1673 in Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire
First entered Parliament:
3 June 1698
Age he became PM:
69 years
Maiden Speech:
His first recorded speech in the House of Commons was on 17 March 1715 on being chosen Speaker
Total time as PM:
One year, 136 days
Died:
2 July 1743 at St James' Square, London
Education:
St Paul's School, Westminster and Trinity College, Oxford
Family:
Wilmington was the third son and the youngest of five children. He had a half-sister from his father's first marriage. He was unmarried
Interests:
Good food, exotic plants and coin collecting
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