Historedia
Person

Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey

Events
5
Episodes
9
Years
1830–1835

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Earl Grey succeeds Wellington as British Prime Minister

    1830

    Role: Prime Minister

    1. 15 November 1830 · ParliamentFall of Wellington's Government

      Wellington's government lost a vote on the civil list on 15 November 1830, leading to his resignation and the end of his premiership.

    2. 22 November 1830 · LondonGrey Formation of Ministry

      King William IV asked Charles Grey to form a ministry following Wellington's resignation, with Grey taking office on 22 November 1830.

  2. Reform Act 1832 becomes law in the United Kingdom

    1831–1832

    Role: Prime Minister

    1. 1 March 1831 · House of CommonsBill Introduction

      Lord John Russell introduced the first Reform Bill in the House of Commons on 1 March 1831.

    2. 7 June 1832 · ParliamentRoyal Assent

      The Reform Act received royal assent on 7 June 1832, becoming law in the United Kingdom.

  3. Delegates call on Earl Grey for immediate abolition of slavery

    1833

    Role: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

    1. 18 April 1833 · 10 Downing StreetDelegates Visit Earl Grey at 10 Downing Street

      The legacy record states that over 300 delegates from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland visited Prime Minister Earl Grey at 10 Downing Street on 18 April 1833, calling for immediate abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.

  4. Slavery Abolition Act 1833 receives royal assent

    1833–1835

    Role: Prime Minister

    1. 28 August 1833 · Palace of WestminsterRoyal Assent

      King William IV granted royal assent to the Slavery Abolition Act on 28 August 1833, completing the legislative process.

    2. 3 August 1835 · LondonCompensation Financing

      The government finalized a £15 million loan to finance the compensation fund for slaveowners.

  5. William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne succeeds Earl Grey as Prime Minister

    1834

    Role: Former Prime Minister

    1. July 1834 · LondonEarl Grey's Resignation

      Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in July 1834 due to cabinet disagreements over Irish policy, specifically the Church of Ireland revenues.

    2. July 1834 · LondonMelbourne's Appointment

      William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne was appointed Prime Minister by King William IV in July 1834 to replace Earl Grey.

Sources

  1. Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  2. Slavery Abolition Act 1833 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19