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Resignation of Viscount Goderich

When
January 1828
Where
London
Part of
Wellington succeeds Goderich as Prime Minister

Viscount Goderich resigned as Prime Minister in January 1828, ending the Canningite-Whig coalition government.

The King concluded that the coalition could not continue and that a Tory ministry under Wellington would be preferable. This decision led to Goderich's resignation in January 1828, clearing the path for Wellington's appointment.

Sources

  1. Wellington–Peel ministry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-31
  2. F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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