The
Conservative
Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy and ideology that seeks to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civiliza ...
government of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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that began in 1858 and ended in 1859 was led by
Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby
Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 – 23 October 1869), known as Lord Stanley from 1834 to 1851, was a British statesman and Conservative Party (UK), Conservative politician who served three times as Prime ...
in the
House of Lords
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and
Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British statesman, Conservative Party (UK), Conservative politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a ...
in the
House of Commons
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.
History
After the collapse of
Lord Palmerston
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (20 October 1784 – 18 October 1865), known as Lord Palmerston, was a British statesman and politician who served as prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1855 to 1858 and from 1859 to 1865. A m ...
's
first government, the
Conservative
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leader
Lord Derby
Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 – 23 October 1869), known as Lord Stanley from 1834 to 1851, was a British statesman and Conservative politician who served three times as Prime Minister of the United K ...
again formed a minority government, with
Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British statesman, Conservative Party (UK), Conservative politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a ...
as
Chancellor of the Exchequer
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. The government oversaw the establishment of
Crown rule in India, but was still not strong enough to retain power,
falling in June 1859. Lord Palmerston then returned, forming his
second ministry.
Cabinet
February 1858 – June 1859
List of ministers
Cabinet members are listed in bold face.
;Notes
References
* ''British Historical Facts 1830–1900'', by Chris Cook and Brendon Keith (The Macmillan Press 1975) ''pp. 21–22'' SBN 333 13220 3
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British ministries
Government
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1850s in the United Kingdom
1858 establishments in the United Kingdom
1859 disestablishments in the United Kingdom
Ministries of Queen Victoria
Cabinets established in 1858
Cabinets disestablished in 1859
Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby
Benjamin Disraeli