Spencer, Charles, third earl of Sunderland (1675–1722), politician

by Henry L. Snyder

  • Entry into active politics
  • A junto whig in opposition
  • Office under Anne
  • Sacheverell and the return to opposition
  • Office under George I
  • Joint head of the ministry
  • Death and assessment

References

See also

Themes

  • Kit-Cat Club
  • Lord treasurers of England
  • Secretaries of state for the southern department
  • South Sea Bubble
  • Secretaries of state for the northern department
  • Ireland
  • Whig junto

Other online resources

  • Bibliography of British and Irish history
  • Electronic Enlightenment
  • National Register of Archives

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