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Death and Succession

Name: Death and Succession
Start: 1743-07-02
Location: Seat of British Government

When: 2 July 1743
Where: Seat of British Government
Part of: Spencer Compton becomes Prime Minister

Compton died in office on 2 July 1743 and was succeeded by Henry Pelham.

Spencer Compton remained in office until his death on 2 July 1743. He was succeeded by Henry Pelham, the Paymaster of the Forces, who assumed the role of Prime Minister.

Sources

Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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