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First Rockingham ministry
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1765–1766
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Rockingham (after Joshua Reynolds)
Date formed 13 July 1765 (1765-07-13)
Date dissolved 30 July 1766 (1766-07-30)
People and organisations
Monarch George III
Prime Minister Lord Rockingham
Total no. of members 12 appointments
Member party Rockingham Whigs
Status in legislature Majority
446 / 558
Opposition party Grenvillites
History
Legislature term(s) 12th GB Parliament
Predecessor Grenville ministry
Successor Chatham ministry

The first Rockingham ministry was a government team in Great Britain. It was led by Lord Rockingham. This government was in power from 1765 to 1766. It happened during the time of King George III.

Most of the people in this government were followers of Rockingham. They were known as the Rockingham Whigs. A very important member was the Duke of Newcastle. He had been a Prime Minister before. He served as the Lord Privy Seal, which was a high-ranking government job. This government is sometimes called the only one made mostly of members of the Jockey Club. Rockingham himself loved horse racing. His government did not do much to improve Britain's relationships with other countries in Europe.

The Rockingham government ended in 1766. It was replaced by a new government. This new team was led by William Pitt. He later became known as the Earl of Chatham.

Who Was in the Government?

This section lists the main people in Rockingham's government. These people held important jobs, helping to run the country.

Key Government Roles (July 1765 to July 1766)

Portfolio Minister Took office Left office
The Marquess of Rockingham* 13 July 1765 (1765-07-13) 30 July 1766 (1766-07-30)
Lord Chancellor The Earl of Northington 16 January 1761 (1761-01-16) 30 July 1766 (1766-07-30)
Lord President of the Council The Earl of Winchilsea 12 July 1765 (1765-07-12) 30 July 1766 (1766-07-30)
Lord Privy Seal The Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1765 (1765) 1766 (1766)
Chancellor of the Exchequer William Dowdeswell 16 July 1765 (1765-07-16) 2 August 1766 (1766-08-02)
Secretary of State for the Northern Department The Duke of Grafton 12 July 1765 (1765-07-12) 14 May 1766 (1766-05-14)
Henry Seymour Conway 23 May 1766 (1766-05-23) 20 January 1768 (1768-01-20)
Henry Seymour Conway 12 July 1765 (1765-07-12) 23 May 1766 (1766-05-23)
Secretary of State for the Southern Department The Duke of Richmond 23 May 1766 (1766-05-23) 29 July 1766 (1766-07-29)
First Lord of the Admiralty The Earl of Egmont 1763 (1763) 1766 (1766)
Master-General of the Ordnance Marquess of Granby 1763 (1763) 1770 (1770)
Minister without Portfolio The Duke of Cumberland 1765 (1765) 1766 (1766)

Changes in the Government Team

  • October 1765: The Duke of Cumberland passed away. He was also the uncle of King George III.
  • May 1766: The Duke of Grafton left the government. Henry Seymour Conway took his place as the Northern Secretary. The Duke of Richmond then took Conway's old job as Southern Secretary.

Other Important Ministers

Some ministers were important but not part of the main cabinet team.

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