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Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin

British politician (1645-1712) · Politicians · Died at 67

Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin, was a British Tory statesman. He was a Privy Councillor and Secretary of State for the Northern Department before he attained real power as First Lord of the Treasury.

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Order of the Garter

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He was instrumental in negotiating and passing the Acts of Union 1707 with Scotland, which created the Kingdom of Great Britain. He had many other roles, including that of Governor of Scilly.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1645 to 1712 · aged 67