Who was the longest surviving prime minister?

Answer 1

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Robert Walpole
the first prime minister is Kevin Rudd
The term 'prime minister' - or 'first minister' refers to the office of head of government (but not head of state). Although there have been leaders of nations right through history, it is believed that the term 'prime minister' - the head of an elected government rather than the king or queen - was given first to Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford, (26th Aug 1676 - 18th March 1745) who was elected Prime Minister of Great Britainin 1721, allthough his position as 'prime minister' was not official, but gradually became esablished during his period of office under King George I and George II. His official title was 'First Lord of the Treasury', a title held by prime ministers of the now United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) ever since. In fact, even today, on the prime minister's residence in London (No. 10 Downing Street) the plaque on the front door still states 'First Lord of the Treasury' and not 'Prime Minister'.

Answer 2

Sir Robert Walpole, who was also the first Prime Minister, was the longest running Prime Minister in the UK. Walpole served for just over 20 years between 1721 and 1742. Margaret Thatcher was the longest serving Prime Minister in living memory, she served for almost 12 years between 1979 and 1990.

Answer 3

Sir John George Melvin Compton was elected as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia on December 11, 2006 at the age of 81. He died in office on September 7, 2007 at the age of 82.

Answer 4

Question needs to specify a country.

In New Zealand, it's Richard Seddon

Australia, it's Sir Robert Gordon Menzies

In England it's Sir Robert Walpole

Answer 5

Robert Walpole is the longest serving UK prime minister

Answer 6

The oldest living Canadian Prime Minister is John Turner who is 85 years old.

Answer 7

Sir Robert Walpole served a 20 year term as Prime Minister, which is longer than any other Prime Minister.

Answer 8

David Ben-Gurion