(1693–1768), British Whig statesman, prime minister 1754–6 and 1757–62; born Thomas Pelham-Holles. During his second term in office he headed a coalition with William Pitt the Elder.
Definition of Newcastle, 1st Duke of in US English:
Newcastle, 1st Duke of
proper nounˈn(y)o͞oˌkasəlˈn(j)uˌkæsəl
(1693–1768), British statesman; prime minister 1754–56 and 1757–62; born Thomas Pelham-Holles. During his second term in office, he headed a coalition with William Pitt the Elder until 1761.