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Broad Bottom ministry
Government of Great Britain
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The Broad Bottom ministry was the factional coalition government of Great Britain between 1744 and 1754.[1] It was led by the two Pelham brothers in Parliament, Prime Minister Henry Pelham in the House of Commons and Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle in the House of Lords.
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Date formed24 November 1744 (first)
14 February 1746 (second)
14 February 1746 (second)
Date dissolved10 February 1744 (first)
6 March 1754 (second)
6 March 1754 (second)
MonarchGeorge II
Prime MinisterHenry Pelham
Broad Bottom ministry | |
|---|---|
Cabinet of Great Britain | |
| 1744 – 1754 | |
| Date formed | 24 November 1744 (first) 14 February 1746 (second) |
| Date dissolved | 10 February 1744 (first) 6 March 1754 (second) |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | George II |
| Prime Minister | Henry Pelham |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | |
| History | |
| Elections | 1741 general election 1747 general election |
| Legislature terms | 1741–1747 1747–1754 |
| Predecessor | Walpole ministry (first) Short-lived ministry (second) |
| Successor | Short-lived ministry (first) First Newcastle ministry (second) |
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Early in 1746 George II wished a change of prime minister, and Pelham lost power, but only briefly. On returning to office he put in place a strengthened broad coalition of Whigs. The second Broad Bottom administration lasted from Pelham's resumption of power until his death in 1754.[3]
Ministry
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| (head of ministry) | Continued | 1754 | |
| Lord Chancellor[6] | Continued | 1754 | |
| Lord President of the Council[7] | Continued | 1745 | |
| 1745 | 1751 | ||
| 1751 | 1754 | ||
| Lord Privy Seal[8] | 1744 | 1754 | |
| Secretary of State for the Southern Department[9] | (head of ministry) | Continued | 1748 |
| 1748 | 1751 | ||
| 1751 | 1754 | ||
| Secretary of State for the Northern Department[9] | William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington | 1744 | 1746 |
| 1746 | 1748 | ||
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (head of ministry) | 1748 | 1754 | |
| Master-General of the Ordnance[10] | Continued | 1749 | |
Vacant | 1749 | 1754 | |
| First Lord of the Admiralty[11] | John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford | 1744 | 1748 |
| 1748 | 1751 | ||
| 1751 | 1754 | ||
| Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland[12] | 1744 | 1754 | |
| Secretary of State for Scotland[13] | 1744 | 1746 | |
| Lord Chamberlain of the Household[14] | 1744 | 1754 | |
| Master of the Horse[15] | 1744 | 1750 | |
Vacant | 1750 | 1751 | |
| 1751 | 1754 |
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