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Formation of Second Ministry
- When
- June 1880–June 1885
- Where
- London
Gladstone formed his second ministry in June 1880, serving as Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Gladstone returned as party leader after the election. Liberal leaders Lord Hartington and Lord Granville retired in his favour. He formed his second ministry, which lasted from June 1880 to June 1885. He served as both Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer until 1882.
Sources
- William Ewart Gladstone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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