First Rockingham ministry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids First Rockingham ministry |
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Rockingham (after Joshua Reynolds)
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| Date formed | 13 July 1765 |
| Date dissolved | 30 July 1766 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | Lord Rockingham |
| Total no. of members | 12 appointments |
| Member party | Rockingham Whigs |
| Status in legislature | Majority 446 / 558
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| Opposition party | Grenvillites |
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| 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.
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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 |
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| The Marquess of Rockingham* | 13 July 1765 | 30 July 1766 | |
| Lord Chancellor | The Earl of Northington | 16 January 1761 | 30 July 1766 |
| Lord President of the Council | The Earl of Winchilsea | 12 July 1765 | 30 July 1766 |
| Lord Privy Seal | The Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne | 1765 | 1766 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | William Dowdeswell | 16 July 1765 | 2 August 1766 |
| Secretary of State for the Northern Department | The Duke of Grafton | 12 July 1765 | 14 May 1766 |
| Henry Seymour Conway | 23 May 1766 | 20 January 1768 | |
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Henry Seymour Conway | 12 July 1765 | 23 May 1766 |
| Secretary of State for the Southern Department | The Duke of Richmond | 23 May 1766 | 29 July 1766 |
| First Lord of the Admiralty | The Earl of Egmont | 1763 | 1766 |
| Master-General of the Ordnance | Marquess of Granby | 1763 | 1770 |
| Minister without Portfolio | The Duke of Cumberland | 1765 | 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.
