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[veritymoon]

does anyone know the birthplace of the first P.M

[kempie]

Do you mean British Prime Minister?

This is an awkward question because originally the 'prime minister' was the principal advisor to the Monarch and was usually someone holding office such as Lord Chancellor, Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord High Steward, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Privy Seal, or Secretary of State among others.

From 1721 this chief minister, often called the Premier, was one of these: First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Privy Seal, or Secretary of State. The holder of the office at this time was Sir Robert Walpole.

The first mention of "Prime Minister" in an official government document occurred during the Premiership of Benjamin Disraeli.

After 1905 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman became the first Prime Minister to be officially recognised as such. From this point onward the PM is always the holder of the office of First Lord of the Treasury.

A link to the list of Prime Ministers, from which you will find your answer.

[Grunty]

Whilst accepting what kempie says, I always think of Walpole as the first prime minister. He was born on 26 August 1676 at Houghton, Norfolk.

Incidentally, 10 Downing Street is not the official residence of the Prime Minister, but of the First Lord of the Treasury. That is why each PM gives him or herself that job.

[Octavius]

Sir Robert Walpole, is generally regarded as having been the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

The position of Prime Minister had no official recognition in law, but Walpole is acknowledged as having held the de facto office due to the extent of his influence in the Cabinet. However, the term "Prime Minister" was never used officially at this time.

[veritymoon]

yeah i did mean prime minister sorry!

[newquizzer]

Houghton Hall is the answer to Q34.

How many more do you need?

[veritymoon]

thanks . im not really doing it some friends are and they gave me 6/7 questions to try and find out. there not entering there just doing it for fun i think