William Lamb , Whig M.P. (1806); supported Catholic emancipation; Irish secretary (1827, 1828); succeeded to viscountcy (1829); home secretary under Grey (1830-34), employed in Ireland coercive measures. Prime minister (July-Nov. 1834 and 1835-41), eminently tactful political adviser of young Queen Victoria; opposed reduction of duties on imported grain; his firm stand averted war with France over Syria (1840).
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| Born: London, , , England 15th Mar 1779 | Baptised:
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