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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne PC, PC (Ire), FRS (15 March 1779 – 24 November 1848) was a Whig politician who served as the Home Secretary and twice as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Some sources indicate that his full name was Henry William Lamb. [1] [2]
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Mar 26, 2024 · Lord Melbourne (born March 15, 1779, London, England—died November 24, 1848, Brocket, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire) was a British prime minister from July 16 to November 14, 1834, and from April 18, 1835, to August 30, 1841. He was also Queen Victoria ’s close friend and chief political adviser during the early years of her reign (from June ...
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- What was Lord Melbourne famous for?Lord Melbourne was the British prime minister from July 16 to November 14, 1834, and from April 18, 1835, to August 30, 1841. He was Queen Victoria...
- What was Lord Melbourne’s family like?Lord Melbourne was born William Lamb, allegedly the second of six children of the 1st Viscount Melbourne and his wife. Lamb married Lady Caroline P...
- How was Lord Melbourne educated?William Lamb (later Lord Melbourne) was educated at Eton College and at the University of Cambridge. He was called to the bar in 1804.
- How did Lord Melbourne die?Lord Melbourne was permanently weakened by a stroke on October 23, 1842, and died six years later.
William Lamb, 2. Viscount Melbourne (* 15. März 1779 in London; † 24. November 1848 in Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire) war ein britischer Adliger und Politiker. Er gilt als Mentor Königin Victorias. Nach ihm wurde die Metropole Melbourne benannt (die Hauptstadt des australischen Bundesstaates Victoria ).
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A biography of William Lamb, the British statesman who was twice prime minister in the 1830s and the confidant of Queen Victoria. Learn about his life, career, achievements and controversies from this comprehensive article by BBC History.
Mar 15, 2013 · A biography of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, the Whig Prime Minister who mentored Queen Victoria and was the father of the city of Melbourne. Learn about his political career, his personal life, his scandalous affair with Lady Caroline Ponsonby-Lamb, and his legacy.
Mar 2, 2022 · A biography of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, a British Whig politician who served twice as Prime Minister in the mid-19th century and mentored Queen Victoria. Learn about his life, career, family, and legacy as a tutor, Home Secretary, and private secretary of the young monarch.
