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Person
Surname
Melbourne
Forenames
William Lamb
Pre Title
Lord
Epithet
2nd Viscount, Whig politician and Prime Minister
Dates
1779-1848
Biography
The family took their name from their Derbyshire seat, Melbourne Hall. The city of Melbourne, Australia was named after William.
Married Caroline Ponsonby who then had a notorious affair with Lord Byron.
Key Events
Served as Prime Minister in 1834 and 1835-1841
Authorised Form of Name
Melbourne; Lord; William Lamb (1779-1848); 2nd Viscount; Whig politician; Prime Minister 1834 and 1835-41. The family took their name from their Derbyshire seat, Melbourne Hall, and the city of Melbourne, Australia was named after William. Married Caroline Ponsonby who then had a notorious affair with Lord Byron.
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