British statesman and prime minister (1784–1865)

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British inventors, politicians and military men, gathered in a room at Buckingham Palace. Engraving by C.G. Lewis, 1863, after T.J. Barker.

British inventors, politicians and military men: a key to the identities of the sitters. Engraving by C.G. Lewis, 1863, after T.J. Barker.

The First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Minto, is thrown overboard by Lord Melbourne, Lord Palmerston and Lord Duncannon during a storm. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.

[Letter to the Right Hon. Viscount Palmerston, with regard to the Bills proposed for medical reform].

Letter to Lord Viscount Palmerston, on medical reform / by James Syme.

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Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston

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[Letter to the Right Hon. Viscount Palmerston, with regard to the Bills proposed for medical reform].

Letter to Lord Viscount Palmerston, on medical reform / by James Syme.