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In April 1720, Walpole's wing of the Whig party reconciled with the governing wing, and Walpole and Caroline helped to effect a reconciliation between the King and George Augustus for the sake of public unity.
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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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.
Mar 1, 2022 · Walpole’s detractors labelled him “the queen’s minister”. Amid violent demonstrations provoked by Walpole’s unpopular Excise Bill of 1733, an effigy of Caroline was burnt alongside that of Walpole on the streets of London.
Nov 1, 2014 · As the Princess of Wales, Caroline became close friends with the politician Sir Robert Walpole. After George II became King, he almost had Sir Robert removed from his position, and only...
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.
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.
