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Transfer to King's Lynn
- When
- 1702
- Where
- King's Lynn
Walpole switched his representation to King's Lynn in 1702, a pocket borough that supported him for his entire career.
In 1702, Walpole left Castle Rising to represent the neighboring borough of King's Lynn. This pocket borough re-elected him for the remainder of his political career, securing his long-term presence in Parliament.
Sources
- Robert Walpole Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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