Third Gladstone ministry
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The third Gladstone ministry was one of the shortest-lived ministries in British history. It was led by William Ewart Gladstone of the Liberal Party upon his reappointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Queen Victoria. It lasted five months until July 1886.
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Third Gladstone ministry | |
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February–July 1886 | |
Date formed | 1 February 1886 (1886-02-01) |
Date dissolved | 20 July 1886 (1886-07-20) |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | William Gladstone |
Total no. of members | 68 appointments |
Member party | Liberal Party |
Status in legislature | Minority |
Opposition party | Conservative Party |
Opposition leaders | |
History | |
Election(s) | 1885 general election |
Outgoing election | 1886 general election |
Legislature term(s) | |
Predecessor | First Salisbury ministry |
Successor | Second Salisbury ministry |
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