Aberdeen, Earl of

1784 - Born on 28th of January in Edinburgh.

1852-1855 - Prime minister of Britain through most of the CRIMEAN WAR.

1828-1846 - He served twice as foreign secretary.

       - Succeeded in the settling of two boundary disputes with the United States by the Webster Ashburton and Oregon treaties.

1854 - As prime minister, he allowed a diplomatic drift that led to Britain's entry into the Crimean War.

         - Blamed for poor management of the war and was forced to resign.

1860 - Died on 14th of December in London.