Historedia
Person

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1834–1835

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, 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. William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne succeeds Earl Grey as Prime Minister

    1834

    Role: 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.

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

    1835

    Role: Prime Minister

    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.

Sources

  1. William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Second Melbourne ministry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-08