Charles Wentworth was born: 13 May, 1730.
A descendant of the 1st Earl of Strafford, Lord Rockingham was brought up at the family home of Wentworth Woodhouse near Rotherham in South Yorkshire.
He was educated at the Westminster School and at St John's College, Cambridge. In 1746, he rode from Wentworth to Carlisle to join the Duke of Cumberland in pursuit of the "Young Pretender."
Four years later, he was created Earl Malton in the Peerage of Ireland, then acceded to his father's marquessate shortly thereafter.
He took his seat in the House of Lords the following year, and in 1751 was made a lord of the bedchamber to George II.
He was made a knight of the Order of the Garter in 1761.
Charles Wentworth served 1 year, 113 days as Prime Minister.
His term was successful, but he was later sacked by the King.
Charles Wentworth died 1 July, 1782, Wimbledon, London.
He served in only two high offices during his lifetime (Prime Minister and Leader of the House of Lords), but was nonetheless very influential during his one and a half years of service.
British Prime Ministers
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