2 - Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington: "The King's Second Choice"

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From his humble birth in the Compton family castle, Spencer Compton rose to become a "dull, important Lord" in Parliament. Walpole out-maneuvered in 1727 to steal the top job from him, but Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, would get his revenge and (eventually) become Prime Minister. Recorded on location at the Wilmington Memorial Library in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.

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