Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby
British politician (1799–1869)
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Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, KG, PC (29 March 1799–23 October 1869) was an English statesman. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom three times. To date, Derby was the longest serving leader of the Conservative Party. Derby is one of only four British Prime Ministers to have been in office three or more times. However each time he was only in office for less than two years. Derby was Prime Minister for a total of just over four years, less than many other Prime Ministers.
The Earl of Derby | |
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| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 23 February 1852 – 19 December 1852 20 February 1858–12 June 1859 28 June 1866–27 February 1868 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord John Russell The Viscount Palmerston The Earl Russell |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Aberdeen The Viscount Palmerston Benjamin Disraeli |
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| Born | 29 March 1799 Knowsley Park, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 23 October 1869 (aged 70) Knowsley Hall, Lancashire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
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