Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin

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Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin

English politician

Also known as: Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin, Viscount Rialton, Baron Godolphin of Rialton

Written by John S. Morrill

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Last Updated: Mar 6, 2024 • Article History

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Baptized:: June 15, 1645, Breage, Cornwall, Eng.

Died:: Sept. 15, 1712, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Title / Office:: House of Lords (1706-1712), Great Britain

Role In:: Act of Union; War of the Spanish Succession

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Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (baptized June 15, 1645, Breage, Cornwall, Eng.—died Sept. 15, 1712, St. Albans, Hertfordshire) was a British politician and administrator who did much to stabilize British financial administration during the 20 years after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. A member of a cadet branch of an ancient Cornish family, Godolphin became page of honour to King Charles II in 1662, beginning a lifetime in court service and court politics. As page he became intimate with John Churchill (later Duke of Marlborough), his lifelong political ally, who was then page to the Duke of York (later ...(100 of 408 words)

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