William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

aka Lord Melbourne, William Lamb, Viscount Melbourne

Lord Melbourne

Whig PM 1834, 1835-1841. Queen Victoria's first PM and mentor - spent 4-5 hours daily visiting/writing to her. Trained young queen in politics, father figure relationship. Home Secretary 1830-34. Close friend and chief political adviser early reign. Melbourne, Australia named for him 1837. Victorian era began during his second premiership.

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