walpole

• 专有名词，指英国姓氏沃尔波尔，因英国第一任首相罗伯特·沃尔波尔及其子、作家和历史学家霍勒斯·沃尔波尔而闻名。

A proper noun referring to an English surname, notably associated with Sir Robert Walpole, the first British prime minister, and his son Horace Walpole, a writer and historian.

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1. British Prime MinisterC1formalbritish

   Sir Robert Walpole, a British Whig statesman who served as the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1721 to 1742.

   英国首相

   • Walpole is often considered the first British prime minister.
   • Under George I, Walpole effectively ran the government.
   • Walpole's policies helped stabilize the British economy.

2. English Writer and HistorianC1formalbritish

   Horace Walpole, an English writer, art historian, and politician, known for his Gothic novel 'The Castle of Otranto' and his extensive correspondence.

   英国作家和历史学家

   • Horace Walpole wrote 'The Castle of Otranto', a pioneering Gothic novel.
   • Walpole's letters provide a vivid picture of 18th-century society.
   • He was the son of Sir Robert Walpole, the first prime minister.