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Was Edward Smith-Stanley's term as Prime Minister longer than his leadership of the Conservative Party?

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Edward Smith-Stanley was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from February 1848 to February 1852. He was the leader of the Conservative Party from March 1848 to February 1852. So, his term as Prime Minister was shorter than his leadership of the Conservative Party.
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