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;
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disapproves of Bagot's policy, 16-17; reasons for selection of Metcalfe,

18; justifies Metcalfe's action in withholding responsible government,

23. (Lord Sydenham era) Resigns from Cabinet, 16; returns to office as home secretary,

16; assists Duke of Wellington to form a government, 46; brief tenure of

office, 56; anxious for due representation of commercial interest in

Canada, 285; desires to give representation to Chambers of Commerce,

286; his moderation as leader of the opposition, 350. (William Lyon Mackenzie era) His attitude

towards great political movements, 16; condemns Head for inducing

rebellion, 355. (Wilmot era) Fails to form administration, 37. =Bib.=: Dict.

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