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Resignation in November 1756

When: November 1756
Where: Unresolved site
Part of: Resignation of the Duke of Newcastle

Newcastle was replaced by the Duke of Devonshire in November 1756.

Newcastle was widely blamed for Britain's poor start to the Seven Years' War. In November 1756, he was replaced by the Duke of Devonshire. The loss of Menorca in 1756 had prompted calls for his execution.

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Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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