First Salisbury ministry

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1885-1886, 1886-1892, 1895-1902.

The First Salisbury Ministry was formed by the Marquess of Salisbury in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in July 1885, and lasted until February 1886.

Cabinet

July 1885 - February 1886

Notes

• Lord Cranbrook served concurrently as Lord President of the Council and Secretary of State for War between January and February 1886.

Changes

• August, 1885: The Duke of Richmond becomes Secretary for Scotland. Edward Stanhope succeeds him at the Board of Trade. Stanhope's successor as Vice President of the Council is not in the Cabinet.
• January, 1886: The Lord-Lieutenantship of Ireland is put into commission. William Henry Smith becomes Chief Secretary for Ireland. Lord Cranbrook succeeds him as Secretary for War, while remaining Lord President.

List of Ministers

Cabinet members are listed in bold face.

References

C. Cook and B. Keith, British Historical Facts 1830-1900

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