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George Cornewall Lewis Biography and Timeline

Follow George Cornewall Lewis through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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George Cornewall Lewis, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1855–1861Years on this page

1855

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Chancellor of the Exchequer · Government / Liberal Party Government

Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer

Role range: 1855-1858 – 1855-1858

1859

Home Secretary of Great Britain

Home Secretary of Great Britain · Government / Liberal Party Government

Appointed Home Secretary

Role range: 1859-1865 – 1859-1861

1861

Secretary of State for War and the Colonies

Secretary of State for War and the Colonies · Government / Liberal Party Government

Appointed Secretary for War

Role range: 1859-1865 – 1861-1863

Records, sources and methodology

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