The Conservative government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland that began in 1858 and ended in 1859 was led by Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby in the House of Lords and Benjamin Disraeli in the House of Commons.
Second Derby–Disraeli ministry | |
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| 1858–1859 | |
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| Date formed | 20 February 1858 |
| Date dissolved | 11 June 1859 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | Benjamin Disraeli |
| Total no. of members | 78 appointments |
| Member party | Conservative Party |
| Status in legislature | Minority |
| Opposition party | Liberal Party |
| Opposition leaders | |
| History | |
| Outgoing election | 1859 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 17th UK Parliament |
| Predecessor | First Palmerston ministry |
| Successor | Second Palmerston ministry |
History edit
After the collapse of Lord Palmerston's first government, the Conservative leader Lord Derby again formed a minority government, with Benjamin Disraeli as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The government oversaw the establishment of Crown rule in India, but was still not strong enough to retain power, falling in June 1859. Lord Palmerston then returned, forming his second ministry.
Cabinet edit
February 1858 – June 1859 edit
List of ministers edit
Cabinet members are listed in bold face.
- Notes
References edit
- British Historical Facts 1830–1900, by Chris Cook and Brendon Keith (The Macmillan Press 1975) pp. 21–22 SBN 333 13220 3