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Edward Smith-Stanley

British Prime Minister Edward Smith-Stanley

Full Name: Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby
Profession: British Prime Minister

Nationality:
United Kingdom
British

Biography: Three time British Prime Minister. All his government's lasted less than two years, totaling 3 years 280 days.

His tenure of 22 years as party leader stands as the longest of any political party in British history with only Labour's Clement Attlee coming close at 20 years.

Born: March 29, 1799
Birthplace: Knowsley, England, United Kingdom
Star Sign: Aries

Died: October 23, 1869 (aged 70)


Historical Events

  • 1852-12-18 George Hamilton-Gordon (Peelite party) becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the downfall of the Conservative government of Edward Smith-Stanley

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