William Lowther, 2nd Earl of Lonsdale
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William Lowther, 2nd Earl of Lonsdale, PC, FRS (21 July 1787 – 4 March 1872), styled Viscount Lowther between 1807 and 1844, was a British Tory politician.
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The Earl of Lonsdale | |
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Postmaster General | |
In office 9 September 1841 – 30 December 1845 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | Sir Robert Peel, Bt |
Preceded by | The Earl of Lichfield |
Succeeded by | The Earl of St Germans |
Lord President of the Council | |
In office 27 February 1852 – 17 December 1852 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
Preceded by | The Marquess of Lansdowne |
Succeeded by | The Earl Granville |
Personal details | |
Born | (1787-07-21)21 July 1787 |
Died | 4 March 1872(1872-03-04) (aged 84) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Tory |
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