The Marquess of Salisbury formed a

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in June 1885, upon his appointment as

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, succeeding

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. His ministry lasted for over seven months.

Cabinet

Changes

*August 1885The Duke of Richmond becomes Secretary for Scotland. Edward Stanhope succeeds him at the Board of Trade; his successor as Vice-President of the Council is not in the Cabinet. *January 1886 **The Lord-Lieutenantship of Ireland goes into commission. **William Henry Smith becomes Chief Secretary for Ireland. Lord Cranbrook succeeds him as Secretary for War, while remaining Lord President.

List of ministers

Notes

References

Sources

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Salisbury 1 British ministries

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