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Quote by William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

“A doctrinaire is a fool but an honest man.”

Quote by William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, was a prominent British politician who served as the First Lord of the Treasury. Born on March 15, 1779, and died on November 24, 1848, he played a significant role in British politics during the early 19th century, particularly under the reigns of George IV and William IV. more

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