Peel Sir Robert 1788-1850 Born In Lancaster England Educated At
Harrow, and Christ Church, Oxford. Entered Parliament, 1809;
under-secretary for war and the colonies, 1811-1812; chief secretary for
Ireland, 1812-1818; and home secretary, 1822; premier in 1834, but
resigned the following year; again premier, 1841-1846. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era)
Supports Rebellion Losses Bill, 78. (George Brown Era) His government misunderstands
situation in Canada, 14, 15; his distrust of French-Canadians, 16;
23. (Lord Sydenham era) Resigns from Cabinet, 16; returns to office as home secretary,
286; his moderation as leader of the opposition, 350. (William Lyon Mackenzie era) His attitude
rebellion, 355. (Wilmot era) Fails to form administration, 37. =Bib.=: Dict.
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