The

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government of the

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that began in 1828 and ended in 1830 was led by the

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in the

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and

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in the

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History

Formation

The Duke of Wellington finally came to power after the abortive attempt at a Canningite-Whig coalition government came to an end with

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's resignation in January 1828. The government included several men from the previous administration, but four of the most important, Lords Dudley and Palmerston and Messrs Huskisson and Grant, resigned in May 1828.

Fate

The Duke oversaw the introduction of

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, but remained resolutely opposed to parliamentary reform, and as a result lost a vote of no confidence on 15 November 1830. The Whigs under Lord Grey then formed

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which was to pass the

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Cabinet

January 1828 – November 1830

Full list of ministers

Members of the Cabinet are indicated by bold face. ;Notes

References

* * Chris Cook and John Stevenson, ''British Historical Facts 1760–1830'' * Joseph Haydn and Horace Ockerby, ''The Book of Dignities'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Wellington-Peel ministry British ministries 1820s in the United Kingdom 1828 establishments in the United Kingdom 1830 disestablishments in the United Kingdom 1830s in the United Kingdom Ministry 1 Ministries of George IV of the United Kingdom Cabinets established in 1828 Cabinets disestablished in 1830