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Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach was the wife of King George II of Great Britain (reigned 1727–60). Beautiful and intelligent, she exercised an influence over her husband that was decisive in establishing and maintaining Sir Robert Walpole as prime minister (1730–42).
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As princess and as queen, Caroline was known for her political influence, which she exercised both through and for Walpole. Her tenure included four regencies, which occurred during George II's stays in Hanover ; she is credited with strengthening the House of Hanover 's place in Britain during a period of political instability.
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Her influence over the king, which was considerable, was exercised in favour of Sir Robert Walpole, and she acted as regent in 1729, 1732, 1735, and 1736–7 in her husband's absences in Hanover. A woman of intelligence and learning, she was a benefactress of the Queen's College, Oxford.
May 1, 2014 · Walpole’s reliance upon her was a great accolade in and of itself, and a sign that Caroline’s efforts to carve out a way in which an intelligent, shrewd woman could occupy a position of influence had been successful.
Sep 23, 2017 · Caroline was the most powerful and successful queen consort of the Hanoverian period and perhaps of any other period. She patronised the arts, science, and philanthropy. Her support of Walpole and her hatred of her son had important political implications.
Her influence over the king, which was considerable, was exercised in favour of Sir Robert Walpole. A woman of intelligence and learning, she was a benefactress of the Queen's College, Oxford. From: Caroline of Brandenburg‐Anspach in A Dictionary of British History »
Jun 29, 2023 · His Queen, the energetic, cultured and intelligent Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, took a lively interest in politics, in which she played an important part. This was due to Robert Walpole's esteem for her and her influence over the King, who regularly appointed her Regent when he left for the Continent.
