The Earl of Russell becomes Prime Minister for the second time

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Lord Palmerston dies (aged 80) and Lord John Russell becomes Prime Minister, with W. E. Gladstone leader of House of Commons.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Earl of Russell becomes Prime Minister for the second time". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 January 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=1858, accessed 18 April 2024.]

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