Walpole

Proper noun

Meaning

An English habitational surname from Old English from either of two places in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, English politician and writer.

The name of several towns or cities:
A village and civil parish (served by Cookley and Walpole Parish Council) in East Suffolk district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TM3674).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Robert Walpole First Earl of Orford Sir Robert Walpole Fourth Earl of Orford Horace Walpole Horatio Walpole

Phrases with the word

Walpole Cross Keys

Anagrams

Wapello

Examples

After he was released, Walpole wrote and published anonymous pamphlets attacking the Harley ministry and assisted Sir Richard Steele in crafting political pamphlets. Source: Internet

Along with his political interests in his last years, Walpole enjoyed the pleasures of the hunt. Source: Internet

Arkell, p. 147; Van der Kiste, p. 93. Courtier Lord Hervey called Walpole "the Queen's minister" in recognition of their close relationship. Source: Internet

As princess and as queen, Caroline was known for her political influence, which she exercised through and for Walpole. Source: Internet

Aislabie was found guilty and imprisoned, but the personal influence of Walpole saved both Stanhope and Sunderland. Source: Internet

Arkell, p. 154. Though George II denounced Walpole as a "rogue and rascal" over the terms of the reconciliation with his father, Caroline advised her husband to retain Walpole as the leading minister. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Walon Walp Walpapi Walpole Cross Keys Walpolean Walpurgis