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... Wharton , who had just succeeded to his father's barony of Wharton ; and Admiral Edward Russell , the first Earl of Orford . Soon after Anne's accession " the lords of the Junto " , as they now were ( in the Queen's early years ...
... Wharton , who had just succeeded to his father's barony of Wharton ; and Admiral Edward Russell , the first Earl of Orford . Soon after Anne's accession " the lords of the Junto " , as they now were ( in the Queen's early years ...
Page 238
... Wharton in the summer of 1708. Ever since March of that year the Junto had been trying to get Somers into the Cabinet as Lord President of the Council . For months Godolphin had badgered the Queen to give way , but she had remained ...
... Wharton in the summer of 1708. Ever since March of that year the Junto had been trying to get Somers into the Cabinet as Lord President of the Council . For months Godolphin had badgered the Queen to give way , but she had remained ...
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... Wharton - not merely the most colourful personality among the five lords of the Junto but in many ways the most vivid character of his age . Two great qualities he put at the service of his friends and of his party . One was a mastery ...
... Wharton - not merely the most colourful personality among the five lords of the Junto but in many ways the most vivid character of his age . Two great qualities he put at the service of his friends and of his party . One was a mastery ...
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