Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British politician
Date of Birth: 15-Jun-1645
Place of Birth: Breage, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 15-Sep-1712
Profession: politician
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin
- Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin, (15 June 1645 – 15 September 1712) was a leading British politician of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
- He was a Privy Councillor and Secretary of State for the Northern Department before attaining real power as First Lord of the Treasury.
- He was instrumental in negotiating and passing the Acts of Union 1707 with Scotland, which created the Kingdom of Great Britain. He had many other roles, including that of Governor of Scilly.
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