Liberal government, 1859–1866
Lord Palmerston led the Government until his death from 1859–1865 and was succeeded by Lord Russell.
Russell led the Government after Palmerston died in 1865. His government was replaced in 1866.
The Liberal government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland that began in 1859 and ended in 1866 consisted of two ministries: the second Palmerston ministry and the second Russell ministry.