James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope

Events

1

Episodes

1

Years

1716

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Demotion of Viscount Townshend

   1716

   Role: Political rival who defected to the King's side

   1. 1October 1716 · HanoverStanhope's Defection in Hanover

      James Stanhope was persuaded by Sunderland during a visit to Hanover that Townshend was conspiring with the Prince of Wales against the King.

Sources

1. James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
2. Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13