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  • Henry Addington

    Become speaker of the House of Commons in 1789 and was appointed prime minister in 1801. His stand against Catholic Emancipation proved to be unpopular. In 1804 he resigned when large numbers of his own party turned against him. The following year Addington was granted the title of Lord Sidmouth. (1757-1844)

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  • William Pitt

    Grew up with a strong interest in politics, served in the House of Commons and argued that parliamentary reform was necessary for the preservation of liberty. Was prime minister from 1783-1801 and 1804-6. (1759-1806)

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  • Lord Grenville

    Entered the House of Commons in 1782, was a strong supporter of Catholic Emancipation and strong opponent of the slave trade. A paralytic attack brought an end to his political career. (1759-1834)

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  • Duke of Portland

    William Cavendish Bentinck received his title when his father died in 1762. Served as lord chamberlain and then became leader of the Whig administration. He also served as Home Secretary under Henry Addington. (1738-1809) (1738-1809)

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  • Spencer Perceval

    Served in various posts of Parliament. Appointed prime minister in 1809 and served until 1812, the only British prime minister in history to be assassinated. (1762-1812)

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  • Lord Liverpool

    Robert Jenkinson was born in London. Became the second Earl of Liverpool when his father died. Was leader of the House of Lords, appointed secretary of war and the colonies and served as prime minister for fifteen years. (1770-1828)

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  • George Canning

    Statesman, who served as secretary of state for Foreign Affairs, paymaster-general and treasurer of the navy under William Pitt. Appointed as prime minister in 1827.(1770-1827)

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  • Viscount Goderich

    Born in London as Frederick Robinson. Elected to the House of Commons. Later as President of the Board of Trade he introduced the new Corn Laws and supported the Six Acts. Granted a peerage by prime minister, George Canning, he served as prime minister from 1827-28. In 1833 he was granted a new title, the Earl of Ripon. (1782-1847)

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  • Duke of Wellington

    Arthur Wellesley was born in Dublin. He attended military school and became a brigade commander. Although he received some political appointments, he remained in the army. Was commander of the forces which defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Served as prime minister from 1828-1830. Buried in St Paul's Cathedral. (1769-1852)

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  • Earl Grey

    Born as Charles Grey. Was later granted the titles Viscount Howick and Earl Grey. Became Foreign Secretary and leader of the House of Commons and was responsible for the act abolishing the African Slave Trade. Served as prime minister from 1830-1834. (1764-1845)

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  • Lord Melbourne

    William Lamb was born in London and was chief secretary of Ireland. Inherited his father's title in 1828, when he moved to the House of Lords. Became prime minister in 1834 for only a few months, but was reappointed the following year. (1779-1848)

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  • Sir Robert Peel

    Served in the House of Commons and was appointed chief secretary for Ireland. Accepted the post of Home Secretary and was responsible for large-scale reform in the legal system. Was prime minister in 1834-35 and 1841-46. (1788-1850)

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  • Lord John Russell

    Leader of the Whig campaign in the House of Commons for parliamentary reform and served as prime minister from 1846-52 and 1865-66. As an author, his writings concentrated on books about his political hero, Charles Fox. (1792-1878)

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  • Earl of Derby

    Edward Stanley was the son of the 13th Earl of Derby. Belonged to the Whig Party and later joined the Conservative government. Held positions in parliament and became leader of the Protectionists. Served as prime minister three times. (1799-1868)

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  • Earl of Aberdeen

    George Hamilton Gordon, was born in Edinburgh and became the 4th Earl in 1801. As special ambassador to Vienna he successfully negotiated the Treaty of Toplitz. Was prime minister from 1852-1855. (1784-1860)

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