Robert Peel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Peel
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 5, 1788(1788-02-05)
Age	236
Date Of Death	July 2, 1850
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Robert Peel Biography

Robert Peel is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 5, 1788 in England, United Kingdom. Conservative politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from December 1834 to March 1835, and from August 1841 until June 1846. His legacy includes his contribution to the creation and establishment of the police force we know today.

In May 1839, He was given the opportunity to form a minority government by Queen Victoria in May 1839. gave him the chance to form a minor government.

His father was one the most wealthy textile producers in England.

Robert Peel Net Worth

Robert Peel is one of the richest Politician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Peel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At 21 years old, he was elected to the Irish borough Cashel in Tipperary as a Member for Parliament.

He was first prime minister and issued the Tamworth Manifesto, which laid the foundation for the modern British Conservative Party.

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Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Robert Peel celebrates birthday on February 5 of every year.

Top Facts about Robert Peel

1. Robert Peel was a British Conservative statesman.
2. He served as Prime Minister twice in the 19th century.
3. Peel is known for founding the modern police force.
4. He repealed the Corn Laws, reducing food prices.
5. Peel’s government established free trade policies.
6. He supported Catholic Emancipation and Jewish rights.
7. Peel died after falling from his horse in 1850.
8. His legacy influenced future Conservative leaders like Disraeli and Churchill.
9. Peel’s statue stands outside Parliament in London today.
10. He is remembered as a pragmatic and effective leader.

What was Sir Robert Peel famous for?

Robert Peel, in full Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet, (born February 5, 1788, Bury, Lancashire, England—died July 2, 1850, London), British prime minister (1834–35, 1841–46) and founder of the Conservative Party. Peel was responsible for the repeal (1846) of the Corn Laws that had restricted imports.

Who is the father of the modern policing system?

Sir Robert Peel is said to be the father of modern democratic policing. In 1829 he created the Metropolitan Police in London, England, and along with it proposed the principles under which they would become efficient in maintaining safety and security within the community under the law.

Why are police called peelers?

Peelers was the name given to the first police officers. They were named after Sir Robert Peel who introduced them, first in Ireland, and then in England. They were also known as Bobbies in England.

Was there an assassination attempt on Sir Robert Peel?

In 1843 Peel was the target of a failed assassination attempt ; a criminally-insane Scottish woodsman named Daniel M’Naghten stalked him for several days before accidentally killing Peel’s personal secretary Edward Drummond instead.

Was Drummond in Victoria a real person?

Fact or Fiction: Peel’s private secretary, Edward Drummond, was shot and killed. Fact: Indeed, Edward Drummond was killed by an assassin who possibly mistook the private secretary for Peel; the killer, Daniel M’Naghten, was mentally ill and had developed paranoid delusions about the Tory party.