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Newcastle, 1st Duke of

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːkɑːs(ə)l/

Definition of Newcastle, 1st Duke of
  • (1693–1768), British Whig statesman, Prime Minister 1754-6 and 1757–62; born Thomas Pelham-Holles. During his second term in office he headed a coalition with William Pitt the Elder.

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