450064 William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, c.1758 (oil on canvas) by Hoare, William, of Bath (1707-92); 74x61.5 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, PC (22 March 1684 ??7 July 1764) was an English politician, a Whig, created the first Earl of Bath in 1742 by King George II; he is sometimes stated to have been Prime Minister, for the shortest term ever (two days), though most modern sources reckon that he cannot be considered to have held the office.); 穢 Holburne Museum ; English, out of copyright.