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Perceval's Assassination and Liverpool's Succession
- When
- 11 May – 8 June 1812
- Where
- United Kingdom
Spencer Perceval was assassinated on 11 May 1812; the Cabinet proposed Liverpool, who was confirmed as prime minister on 8 June 1812.
In April 1812 Prime Minister Spencer Perceval brought Viscount Sidmouth into the cabinet. A month later, on 11 May 1812, Perceval was assassinated. The Cabinet proposed the Earl of Liverpool as his successor, but James Stuart-Wortley moved a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons. Liverpool was nevertheless confirmed as prime minister on 8 June 1812.
Sources
- 1812 United Kingdom general election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-08
- Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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