5.1 - William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire: "The Placeholder Prime Minister"

William Cavendish never wanted to be Prime Minister. But in 1756, Britain was in crisis: France was winning the Seven Years' War, the Newcastle government had collapsed, and George II was in a panic. He needed someone to hold the country steady until a more permanent government could be formed. That man was William Cavendish. Recorded at the Pointe Hotel in Cavendish, Vermont. 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.