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Sir Robert Walpole

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by JASPER RIDLEY
Sir Robert Walpole was an expansive, extravagant man, lavish in entertainment and generous to his friends. He was on terms of close friendship with Queen Caroline, and her skilful management of George 11 was a great help to Sir Robert in the business of government.
A personal portrait compiled from the anecdotes and reminiscences of the men and women who knew him: among them Archdeacon Coxe , Horace Walpole. Lord Hervey and Lord Chesterfield.
Producer NESTA PAIN

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Jasper Ridley
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Sir Robert Walpole
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Archdeacon Coxe
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Horace Walpole.
Source: Radio Times

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