He went on to hold minor office in Lord Aberdeen's coalition government from 1852 through 1854.

In public life he was described by Lord Aberdeen as notable "for candour, moderation, love of truth".

Accordingly, Lord Aberdeen was asked to form a new government.

Lord Aberdeen was able to put together a coalition government of these groups that held 53.8% of the seats of Parliament.

Lord Aberdeen died in August 1801, aged 79.

Lord Aberdeen was appointed Governor General of Canada in 1893.

He returned to the same office in December 1852 in Lord Aberdeen's coalition government.

Such a life led him to bankruptcy until a pension was awarded to him by a friend, Lord Aberdeen.

Guizot became a personal friend of the British foreign minister, Lord Aberdeen.

He also served as an Aide-de-Camp and secretary to Lord Aberdeen.