He entered Parliament in 1820 and in 1827 became undersecretary for the colonies. In the reform government of Lord Grey he became chief secretary for Ireland, and in 1833 he became secretary of state for the colonies. In 1844
He entered Parliament in 1820 and in 1827 became undersecretary for the colonies. In the reform government of Lord Grey he became chief secretary for Ireland, and in 1833 he became secretary of state for the colonies. In 1844, he assumed control of the Conservative party as a member of the House of Lords. FTP, name this man, whose supporters were known as Stanleyites, who served as prime minister in 1852, 1858, and finally in 1866, and who shares his name with a horse race held at Churchill Downs.
He entered Parliament in 1820 and in 1827 became undersecretary for the colonies.