Historedia
Person

William Sturges Bourne

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1827–1828

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Sturges Bourne, 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: Home Secretary

    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.

Sources

  1. F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03