Historedia
Person

F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1827–1828

Every event in Historedia whose sources name F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich, 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. Viscount Goderich becomes Prime Minister after Canning's death

    1827–1828

    Role: Prime Minister

    1. 8 August 1827 · Windsor CastleAppointment at Windsor Castle

      On the day of Canning's death, Goderich was summoned to Windsor Castle where the King announced his intention to appoint him as Prime Minister.

    2. September 1827 – January 1828 · LondonFormation of Goderich's Government

      Goderich formed a coalition government that lasted from September 1827 to January 1828, succeeding Canning's administration.

  2. Wellington succeeds Goderich as Prime Minister

    1828

    Role: Former Prime Minister

    1. January 1828 · LondonResignation of Viscount Goderich

      Viscount Goderich resigned as Prime Minister in January 1828, ending the Canningite-Whig coalition government.

    2. January 1828 · LondonWellington Becomes Prime Minister

      Wellington resigned as Commander-in-Chief and became Prime Minister in January 1828.

Sources

  1. F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Wellington–Peel ministry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-31