A Long and Illustrious History
Who was Britain's first Prime Minister?
AWilliam Pitt the Elder
BWilliam Gladstone
CBenjamin Disraeli
DRobert Walpole ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Robert Walpole.
Sir Robert Walpole is generally considered Britain's first Prime Minister, serving from 1721 to 1742. The role developed as monarchs became less able to govern directly without parliamentary support.
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