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Who succeeded Henry Pelham as Prime Minister?

  • His son

  • Earl of Wilmington

  • Lord Chatham

  • His brother

Answer

The younger brother of Henry Pelham, the Duke of Newcastle, succeeded him as Prime Minister. He held the position from 1754 until 1756, during a period of political instability and conflict, both domestically and internationally. Despite his efforts to maintain stability, his tenure was marked by challenges and setbacks, eventually leading to his resignation.
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