Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool (7 June 1770–4 December 1828) was an English politician and the longest serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Robert Walpole held office for longer, but only as Prime Minister of Great Britain) During his time as Prime Minister from 1812 to 1827, Liverpool became known for the harsh rules he put in place to restore order, but he also led the country through the bad period that followed the Napoleonic Wars.
Important events during his time as Prime Minister included the Congress of Vienna, the Corn Laws, Catholic emancipation and the Peterloo Massacre.
The Earl of Liverpool | |
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
In office 8 June 1812 – 9 April 1827 | |
Preceded by | Spencer Perceval |
Succeeded by | George Canning |
Personal details | |
Born | London | 7 June 1770
Died | 4 December 1828 Kingston upon Thames, Surrey | (aged 58)
Political party | Tory |
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