Arthur Onslow
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Arthur Onslow was a British Whig politician. He set a record for length of service when repeatedly elected to serve as speaker of the House of Commons, where he was known for his integrity.
Portrait by Hans Hysing, 1728
Onslow's memorial in Holy Trinity Church in Guildford
Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington was a British Whig statesman who served continuously in government from 1715 until his death in 1743. He sat in the English and British House of Commons between
Arthur Onslow
…of the House of Commons of Great Britain In office 23 January 1728 – 18 March 1761 Monarchs George II George III Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole The Earl of Wilmington Henry Pelham The Duke of Newcastle The Duke of Devonshire The Duke of Newcastle Preceded by Sir Spencer Compton Succeeded by Sir John Cust Personal…
Portrait by Godfrey Kneller, c. 1715
Portrait of Spencer Compton, by Godfrey Kneller, c. 1710
Compton Place, Eastbourne, in 2009
Retuched Painting of Robert Walpole