(George Hamilton-Gordon, 1784–1860, 4th earl of Aberdeen 1801)
Conservative politician, prime minister 1852–5. On the death of *Peel in 1850 he became leader of the 'Peelite' section of the Conservative party (those who approved of the repeal of the *Corn Laws), and in 1852 he formed a coalition government of Peelites and Liberals. His period in office was overshadowed by the *Crimean War, and was brought to an end by an adverse vote in the House of Commons on his conduct of the campaign.
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