Episode 2 of 2

Palmerston Formation of Government

When: February 1855
Where: 10 Downing Street
Part of: Lord Aberdeen resigns as Prime Minister over the Crimean War

Lord Palmerston formed a new government in February 1855 after Aberdeen's resignation, sustaining a parliamentary majority.

Palmerston was identified as the only man able to sustain a majority in Parliament. He formed a government by popular demand, marking the start of his first ministry in February 1855.

Sources

First Palmerston ministry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-27
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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