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How long did Edward Smith-Stanley serve as the leader of the Conservative Party?

  • The longest of any leader

  • For less than a year

  • For about a decade

  • For five years

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Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was the leader of the Conservative Party from 1846 to 1852, 1858 to 1866, 1866 to 1868 and 1874 to 1881, which makes him the longest serving leader of the party.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Times of Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby

Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Times of Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby

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