William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

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The Viscount Melbourne
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

In office
16 July 1834 – 14 November 1834
18 April 183530 August 1841
Preceded by The Earl Grey
Sir Robert Peel, Bt
Succeeded by The Duke of Wellington
Sir Robert Peel, Bt

Born 15 March 1779
London, England
Died 24 November 1848
Political party Whig

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (March 15, 1779 - November 24, 1848) was a Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Lamb was elected to Parliament in 1806 as a member of the Whig party. Lamb served as Irish Secretary during his time in parliament.

Lamb became Lord Melbourne when his father died.

Melbourne became Home Secretary during the government of Lord Grey. When Grey resigned in July of 1834, Melbourne became Prime Minister.

Melbourne was dismissed by King William IV quickly who favored the Tory party. Melbourne came back when the Whigs won the next election.

Melbourne was Prime Minister when Queen Victoria became queen. He helped her learn about how the British government worked.

While Prime Minister, Melbourne helped to limit the amount of capital punishment. Melbourne also made reforms in local government.

Melbourne resigned in August of 1841. Melbourne died on November 24, 1848.