Throughout much of his career, he worked well with his brother-in-law Viscount Townshend until their foreign policy disagreements led to Townshend's retirement. He lost a lot 
Throughout much of his career, he worked well with his brother-in-law Viscount Townshend until their foreign policy disagreements led to Townshend's retirement. He lost a lot of money in the South Sea Bubble, but his success in cleaning up the mess led to him becoming First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Leader of the House of Commons. Name this leader under George the First and George the Second who is commonly considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Throughout much of his career, he worked well with his brother-in-law Viscount Townshend until their foreign policy disagreements led to Townshend's retirement.
(Robert) Walpole