Sir Robert Walpole, widely recognized as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, takes the office on April 3, 1721, although the title "Prime Minister" was not officially recognized at the time. Walpole held the position for over 20 years. He became the first "Prime Minister" to live at 10 Downing Street, establishing it as the official residence for the First Lord of the Treasury.
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