Historedia
Person

Lord John Russell

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1831–1846

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lord John Russell, 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. House of Commons passes the Great Reform Bill, September 1831

    1831

    Role: Introduced the Reform Bill in the House of Commons

    1. September 1831 · House of CommonsHouse of Commons Passes Reform Bill

      The House of Commons passed a Reform Bill in September 1831 to address electoral anomalies, despite opposition during the committee stage.

  2. Lord Melbourne succeeds Sir Robert Peel as British Prime Minister

    1835

    Role: Home Secretary

    1. April 1835 · United KingdomFormation of Second Ministry

      Lord Melbourne formed his second government in April 1835, succeeding Peel after the Whigs returned to power.

    2. 8 April 1835 · ParliamentPeel's Resignation

      Sir Robert Peel resigned as Prime Minister on 8 April 1835 following a parliamentary defeat regarding Church of Ireland revenues.

  3. Repeal of the Corn Laws

    1846

    Role: Whig Leader of the Opposition

    1. 15 May 1846 · House of CommonsHouse of Commons Vote

      The House of Commons voted to repeal the Corn Laws on 15 May 1846, following years of advocacy and shifting political support.

    2. 25 June 1846 · House of LordsRoyal Assent and Lords Passage

      The Importation Act 1846 received royal assent in June 1846 after passing the House of Lords.

Sources

  1. Reform Act 1832 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
  2. Second Melbourne ministry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-08
  3. Corn Laws Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  4. Great Famine (Ireland) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02