1828 in the United Kingdom

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1828 in the United Kingdom
Other years
1826 | 1827 | 1828 (1828) | 1829 | 1830
Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
England | Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Sport
1828 English cricket season

Events from the year 1828 in the United Kingdom.

Incumbents

The Duke of Wellington became Prime Minister for the first time. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington by Thomas Lawrence.jpg
The Duke of Wellington became Prime Minister for the first time.

Events

Ongoing events

Undated

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Births

Deaths

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Events from the year 1827 in the United Kingdom.

Events from the year 1829 in the United Kingdom.

Events from the year 1832 in the United Kingdom.

Events from the year 1805 in the United Kingdom. This is the year of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Events from the year 1821 in the United Kingdom. This is a census year.

Events from the year 1825 in the United Kingdom.

Events from the year 1826 in the United Kingdom.

Events from the year 1850 in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Canningite government, 1827–1828</span> Government of the United Kingdom

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