D. He was the brother of George IV. B. at Buckingham House, London, 1765. M. Adelaide, of Saxe-Meiningen. Dd. at Windsor, June 20, 1837. R. 7 years (1830 to 1837).
1830. Revolutions in France and Belgium. Earl Grey appointed premier.
1831. Reform Bill introduced and rejected. Riots at Bristol and other towns.
1832. REFORM BILL passed, by which many towns were disfranchised, and others empowered to return members, while at the same time the franchise was largely extended.
1833. Bill passed for the abolition of slavery.
1834. Lord Melbourne appointed premier. New Poor Law passed. Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire. Sir Robert Peel succeeded Lord Melbourne.
1835. Melbourne returned to office. Municipal Corporation Reform Bill passed.
1836. Marriage and Registration Acts passed, as well as an Act for allowing prisoners counsel in cases of felony.
Victoria.