Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Who was the first person to be called Prime Minister?
- ACharles Stuart Parnell
- BSir Robert WalpoleRight answer
- CWilliam Wilberforce
- DThe Duke of Wellington
Answer: Sir Robert Walpole
The leading minister in Parliament came to be known as the Prime Minister. Sir Robert Walpole was the first, holding the post from 1721 to 1742.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 157 of 651, written in our own words.