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How many separate periods did Edward Smith-Stanley hold office as Prime Minister?

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Edward Smith-Stanley held office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for three separate periods: the first from March to July 1852, the second from February to December 1858, and the third from February to June 1866. He was a member of the Conservative Party, and his governments were notable for their support of the Crimean War and for their efforts to improve social welfare in the United Kingdom.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Times of Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby

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