Served in various posts of Parliament. Appointed prime minister in 1809 and served until 1812, the only British prime minister in history to be assassinated. (1762-1812)
Become speaker of the House of Commons in 1789 and was appointed prime minister in 1801. His stand against Catholic Emancipation proved to be unpopular. In 1804 he resigned when large numbers of his own party turned against him. The following year Addington was granted the title of Lord Sidmouth. (1757-1844)
Grew up with a strong interest in politics, served in the House of Commons and argued that parliamentary reform was necessary for the preservation of liberty. Was prime minister from 1783-1801 and 1804-6. (1759-1806)
Entered the House of Commons in 1782, was a strong supporter of Catholic Emancipation and strong opponent of the slave trade. A paralytic attack brought an end to his political career. (1759-1834)
William Cavendish Bentinck received his title when his father died in 1762. Served as lord chamberlain and then became leader of the Whig administration. He also served as Home Secretary under Henry Addington. (1738-1809) (1738-1809)
Robert Jenkinson was born in London. Became the second Earl of Liverpool when his father died. Was leader of the House of Lords, appointed secretary of war and the colonies and served as prime minister for fifteen years. (1770-1828)
Statesman, who served as secretary of state for Foreign Affairs, paymaster-general and treasurer of the navy under William Pitt. Appointed as prime minister in 1827.(1770-1827)
Born in London as Frederick Robinson. Elected to the House of Commons. Later as President of the Board of Trade he introduced the new Corn Laws and supported the Six Acts. Granted a peerage by prime minister, George Canning, he served as prime minister from 1827-28. In 1833 he was granted a new title, the Earl of Ripon. (1782-1847)
Arthur Wellesley was born in Dublin. He attended military school and became a brigade commander. Although he received some political appointments, he remained in the army. Was commander of the forces which defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Served as prime minister from 1828-1830. Buried in St Paul's Cathedral. (1769-1852)
Born as Charles Grey. Was later granted the titles Viscount Howick and Earl Grey. Became Foreign Secretary and leader of the House of Commons and was responsible for the act abolishing the African Slave Trade. Served as prime minister from 1830-1834. (1764-1845)
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