The Earl of Derby becomes Prime Minister for the first time

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.2.1.07: English Writing and Culture of the Victorian Period, 1837-1901.
Vol. editors: Gillian Fenwick (University of Toronto), Jessica Gossling (Goldsmiths College, University of London)

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Changes of government, elections and reigns

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Date of occurrence 1852-02-23-1852-12-17

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United Kingdom (Location)

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Lord John Russell resigns, after defeat on amendment to Militia Bill and, 27th, a Conservative administration is formed under Lord Derby, with Benjamin Disraeli chancellor of Exchequer (-Dec. 20th).

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Earl of Derby becomes Prime Minister for the first time". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 January 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=1853, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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