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At what age did Charles become the Marquess of Rockingham?

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Charles Watson-Wentworth, the second Marquess of Rockingham, succeeded to the title at age 20, upon the death of his father in 1746. He became a prominent figure in British politics, serving as Prime Minister on two occasions. Rockingham's political views were shaped by his Whig upbringing and his commitment to constitutional principles, individual rights, and the rule of law.
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