The Right Honourable Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Mortimer, K.G., P.C.
- Born: 5 December 1661
- Died: 21 May 1724
Known as[]
- 1661-1689: Mr. Robert Harley
- 1689-1704: Mr. Robert Harley, M.P.
- 1704-1711: The Rt. Hon. Robert Harley, M.P.
- 1711-1712: The Earl of Oxford and Mortimer, P.C.
- 1712-1724: The Earl of Oxford and Mortimer, K.G., P.C.
Education[]
- Inner Temple
Offices[]
- Secretary of State for the Northern Department, 1704-1708
- Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1710-1711
- Lord Treasurer, 1711-1714
Peerage Titles[]
- Earl of Oxford and Mortimer and Baron Harley, 1711
Chivalric Orders[]
- Knight of the Garter, 1712
Privy Council[]
- Privy Councillor, 1704
Parliamentary Seats[]
- Member of Parliament for Tregony, 1689-1690
- Member of Parliament for Radnor, 1690-1711
Parliamentary Positions[]
- Speaker of the House of Commons, 1701-1705
- Leader of the House of Commons, 1704-1708, 1710-1711
Preceded by: Sir Charles Hedges |
Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1704–1708 |
Succeeded by: Henry Boyle |
Preceded by: The Earl Poulett (First Lord of the Treasury) |
Lord High Treasurer 1711–1714 |
Succeeded by: The Duke of Shrewsbury |