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Wellington's Interim Leadership

When: November-December 1834
Where: London
Part of: Sir Robert Peel succeeds the Duke of Wellington as Prime Minister

Wellington acted as interim leader for three weeks in November and December 1834, taking prime ministerial responsibilities.

Wellington declined to become prime minister permanently in 1834 because he thought membership in the House of Commons had become essential. Consequently, he acted as interim leader for three weeks in November and December 1834, taking the responsibilities of prime minister and most of the other ministries.

Sources

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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