Wikipedia: History of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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The office of Prime Minister originated out of the office of First Lord of the Treasury. Originally, the First Lord of the Treasury was responsible for administration of the royal treasury, the office having originated in medieveal times. It was not, however, until Sir [Robert Walpole]? (1721-1742) that the First Lord of the Treasury became the most powerful minister, and became head of government. Prior to that there was no clear head of government, and the most powerful minister could hold any one of a number of titles (including First Lord of the Treasury, Secretary of State and Lord Privy Seal).

The office of Prime Minister originated out of the office of First Lord of the Treasury. The First Lord of the Treasury was responsible for administration of the royal treasury, the office having originated in medieveal times. It was not, however, until Sir [Robert Walpole]? (1721-1742) that the First Lord of the Treasury became the most powerful minister, and became head of government. Prior to that there was no clear head of government, and the most powerful minister could hold any one of a number of titles (including First Lord of the Treasury, Secretary of State and Lord Privy Seal).

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However, although Sir Robert Walpole is considered to be the first Prime Minister, the term Prime Minister did not originate until later. The term was initially an insult, equivalent to teacher's pet, implying that the minister was the puppet of the monarch. It was not until Sir [Henry Campbell-Bannerman]? was elected in 1905 that it became an official title.

Although Sir Robert Walpole is considered to be the first Prime Minister, the term Prime Minister did not originate until later. The term was initially an insult, equivalent to teacher's pet, implying that the minister was the puppet of the monarch. It was not until Sir [Henry Campbell-Bannerman]? was elected in 1905 that it became an official title.

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* Benjamin Disraeli (1868 & 1874-80, Conservative)

* Benjamin Disraeli, later Earl Beaconsfield (1868 & 1874-80, Conservative)

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