The second Stanhope–Sunderland ministry (1718–1721) was a continuation of the British
Whig government headed by
The Earl of Sunderland and
The Earl Stanhope. These had taken power in 1717 to form the
First Stanhope–Sunderland ministry
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, and in 1718 they interchanged positions, with Sunderland becoming
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. The ministry terminated upon Stanhope's death in February 1721.
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1718 establishments in Great Britain
1721 disestablishments in Great Britain
1710s in Great Britain
1720s in Great Britain
Ministries of George I of Great Britain