Frederick Robinson, Viscount Goderich 1827 8 Tory
Born: 30 October 1782First entered Parliament: 13 November 1806Age he became PM: 44 years, 305 daysMaiden speech: 11 April 1808 on the Reversion of Offices Bill about heriditary sinecuresTotal time as PM: 130 daysDied: 28 January 1859 at Putney Heath, London
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Nicknames: "Prosperity Robinson", "Goody Goderich" and "The Blubberer"Education: Harrow and St. John's College, CambridgeFamily: Goderich was the second of three sons. He was married to Lady Sarah Albinia Louisa Hobart, and had two sons and one daughterInterests: Writing poetry, gardening, hunting, shootingBiography
Viscount Goderich time as prime minister lasted only a few days longer than his predecessor Canning.Goderich was chosen by King George IV over the favourite for the post, the Duke of Wellington. Goderich seemed a good prospect as Prime Minister, having served ably as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Lord Liverpool. But Goderich lacked support among his colleagues and in his party, and he was not up to the task of running a quarrelling Cabinet. Goderich had difficulty in coping practically and emotionally. He resigned after four months in office, before he had achieved anything of note. He did return to hold political office some years later to serve under Earl Grey and Robert Peel.Lord and Lady Ripon are buried in the memorial chapel at All Saints Church, NoctonQuote unquote
"There was no one good in this life that had not with it some concomitant evil."