Robert Vernon, 1st Baron Lyveden
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Robert Vernon, 1st Baron Lyveden GCB PC (23 February 1800 – 10 November 1873), known as Robert Vernon Smith until 1859, was a British Whig and then Liberal Party politician.
Quick Facts Secretary at War, Monarch ...
The Lord Lyveden | |
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Secretary at War | |
In office 6 February 1852 – 21 February 1852 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | Lord John Russell |
Preceded by | Hon. Fox Maule |
Succeeded by | William Beresford |
President of the Board of Control | |
In office 3 March 1855 – 21 February 1858 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Palmerston |
Preceded by | Sir Charles Wood, Bt |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Ellenborough |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 February 1800 (1800-02-23) |
Died | 10 November 1873 (1873-11-11) (aged 73) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig Liberal Party |
Spouse | Lady Emma Mary Fitzpatrick |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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