Episode 2 of 3
Salisbury Becomes Prime Minister
- When
- June 1885 – January 1886
- Where
- United Kingdom
Lord Salisbury succeeded Gladstone as Prime Minister in June 1885, leading a minority administration until January 1886.
Salisbury became Prime Minister in June 1885, succeeding William Ewart Gladstone. He held office until January 1886. His administration was a minority government, lacking a parliamentary majority, which limited his legislative accomplishments.
Sources
- Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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