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Robert Peel

Robert Peel
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Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet, was a British Conservative statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer (1834–1835), and Home Secretary. He is regarded as the father of modern British policing, owing to his founding of the Metropolitan Police while he was Home Secretary.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount PalmerstonOctober 20, 1784 – October 18, 1865
  2. Zachary TaylorNovember 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850
  3. Robert Peel (this page)February 5, 1788 – July 2, 1850
  4. John TylerMarch 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862
  5. James BuchananApril 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868
  6. John Russell, 1st Earl RussellAugust 18, 1792 – May 28, 1878

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