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Addington ministry
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1801–1804
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Addington (1803)
Date formed 17 March 1801 (1801-03-17)
Date dissolved 10 May 1804 (1804-05-10)
People and organisations
Monarch George III
Prime Minister Henry Addington
Total no. of members 11 appointments
Member party Tory Party
Status in legislature Majority
Opposition party Whig Party
Opposition leaders
History
Election(s)
  • 1801 co-option
  • 1802 general election
Legislature term(s)
  • 1st UK Parliament
  • 2nd UK Parliament
Predecessor First Pitt ministry
Successor Second Pitt ministry

Henry Addington, a member of the Tory Party, was chosen by King George III to lead the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He served as Prime Minister from 1801 to 1804. His time in charge was a short break between two periods when William Pitt the Younger was Prime Minister. Addington's government is most famous for making the Treaty of Amiens. This treaty brought a brief stop to the Napoleonic Wars, a major conflict across Europe.

Who Was in Charge? (Addington's Cabinet)

A "cabinet" is a group of the most important ministers in a government. These ministers help the Prime Minister make big decisions for the country. Here are some of the key people and their jobs in Henry Addington's cabinet:

Leading the Government

  • Prime Minister and Finance Minister: Henry Addington himself held two very important roles. He was the First Lord of the Treasury, which is like being the head of the government. He was also the Chancellor of the Exchequer, meaning he was in charge of the country's money and taxes. He held these jobs for his entire time as Prime Minister, from March 1801 to May 1804.

Other Key Ministers

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