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1779 – 1848William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848)Died 24 November 1848, aged 69British Whig statesman who was Prime Minister in 1834 and from 1835 to 1841. He was the political mentor of the young Queen Victoria. His wife was Lady Caroline Lamb.