William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (15 March 1779 – 24 November 1848) was a Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The Viscount Melbourne | |
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| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 16 July 1834 – 14 November 1834 18 April 1835–30 August 1841 | |
| Preceded by | The Earl Grey Sir Robert Peel, Bt |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Wellington Sir Robert Peel, Bt |
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| Born | 15 March 1779 London, England |
| Died | 24 November 1848 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Whig |
Lamb was elected to Parliament in 1806 as a member of the Whig party. Lamb served as Irish Secretary in the government.
Lamb became Lord Melbourne when his father died. His family home was in Melbourne in Derbyshire. Melbourne in Australia is named after William Lamb.
Melbourne became Home Secretary during Lord Grey's government. Grey resigned in 1834 and Melbourne became Prime Minister.
Melbourne was dismissed by King William IV who wanted the Robert Peel's party. Melbourne came back when the Whigs won the next election.
Melbourne was Prime Minister when Queen Victoria became queen. He helped her learn about how the government worked.
Melbourne helped to reduce the number of people killed for doing crimes. Melbourne also made changes to local government.
Melbourne resigned in 1841, and died on 24 November 1848.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne Media
- John Hoppner (1758-1810) - William Lamb (1779-1848), 2nd Viscount Melbourne - RCIN 400973 - Royal Collection.jpg
Portrait of William Lamb by John Hoppner, 1796
- Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) - William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne - NPG 5185 - National Portrait Gallery.jpg
Portrait of Lord Melbourne by Thomas Lawrence, c. 1805
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A portrait of Melbourne by George Hayter in. 1838
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Cartoon about the affair by John Doyle. Credit: Wellcome Collection
Queen Victoria Riding Out by Francis Grant, 1840
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Satire of the Bedchamber crisis by John Doyle, 31 December 1840
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A plaque marking the burial of Melbourne at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield, in Hertfordshire, England