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Liverpool's Resignation

When
1827
Where
United Kingdom
Part of
George Canning succeeds Lord Liverpool as Prime Minister

Lord Liverpool suffered a severe stroke in 1827, leading to his resignation as Prime Minister.

Lord Liverpool stood down as prime minister after suffering a severe stroke in 1827. He had no time to reshuffle his cabinet before resigning. His resignation created the vacancy that George Canning would fill.

Sources

  1. George Canning Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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