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Stanhope's Defection in Hanover
- When
- October 1716
- Where
- Hanover
James Stanhope was persuaded by Sunderland during a visit to Hanover that Townshend was conspiring with the Prince of Wales against the King.
In October 1716, Stanhope accompanied George I to Hanover. While there, he was seduced from his allegiance to his fellow ministers by Sunderland. The King was led to believe that Townshend and Walpole were caballing with the Prince of Wales to supplant the King on the throne.
Sources
- Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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