Walpole is a city located in Australia.
The name Walpole is associated with Robert Walpole, the 1st Earl of Orford. Known between 1725 and 1742 as Sir Robert Walpole, he was a British Whig statesman who served as the de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1721 to 1742.
Walpole held several formal titles during his tenure, including First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Leader of the House of Commons. He remains the longest-serving prime minister in United Kingdom history, holding office for over 20 years.