The House of Commons is a great unwieldy body, which requires great Art and some Cordials to keep it loyal.
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| Birth: | 25th September, 1694 |
| Death: | 6th March, 1754 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Politician |
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Henry Pelham was born in Laughton, East Sussex, England. He was a British Whig politician, who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 27 August 1743 until his death. He was the younger brother of Thomas Pelham-Holles, the Duke of Newcastle, who succeeded Henry as Prime Minister. He was educated at Westminster School and Hart Hall, Oxford. In 1717, he entered Parliament for Seaford in Sussex.
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