From 1754 to 1756 the Duke of Newcastle headed the government of Great Britain. After the death of the previous prime minister, his brother Henry Pelham, Newcastle had formed a fresh administration of Whigs. He remained in power until 1756, when his government collapsed following the fall of Minorca and the fierce criticism that he had come under for his handling of the Seven Years' War that was engulfing Europe. Among the most influential members of the first Newcastle ministry was Henry Fox, who served as Leader of the House of Commons from November 1755, having initially entered the Cabinet in his earlier position of Secretary at War in December 1754. Ministry It is unclear who was a member of the Cabinet. See also 11th Parliament of Great Britain 1754 British general election Great Britain in the Seven Years' War Notes References British ministries Government 1754 establishments in Great Britain 1756 disestablishments in Great Britain 1750s in Great Britain Ministries of George II of Great Britain