Historical Events in February 1742

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  • Feb 1 Sardinia and Austria sign alliance

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Feb 2 British government of Robert Walpole resigns

1st British Prime Minister Robert Walpole
1st British Prime Minister
Robert Walpole
  • Feb 9 Sir Robert Walpole, often referred to as the first British Prime Minister, enobled as 1st Earl of Orford

Electoral defeatElection of Interest

Feb 16 Spencer Compton becomes Prime Minister of Great Britain (First Lord of the Treasury)

British Prime Minister Spencer Compton
British Prime Minister
Spencer Compton