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Thomas Pelham Holles
He mastered elections, patronage, and political survival so completely that he could dominate government for decades without ever appearing fully in control.
1693ā1768
Life Journey
A career built on influence, networks and endurance
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1693
Aristocratic inheritance
Born into a powerful political family, he inherited wealth, connections, and expectations that placed him close to the centre of British government from the start.
