The Most Noble Charles Manners, 6th Duke of Rutland (1815–1888), known before 1857 as the Marquess of Granby, was an English Conservative politician. Following the resignation of Lord George Bentinck from the leadership of the protectionists in the British House of Commons at the beginning of 1848 Granby (as he was then known) became leader because Benjamin Disraeli was unacceptable to Lord Stanley, the overall leader of the party, and the majority of the rank and file. Granby resigned after a month, and the party functioned without an actual leader in the commons for the remainder of the parliamentary session. At the start of the next session, affairs were handled by the triumvirate of Granby, Disraeli, and John Charles Herries. This confused arrangement ended with Granby's resignation in 1851. He also declined to join Derby's Derby's government in 1852. The prefix The Most Noble is a title of quality attached to the names of dukes and duchesses in the United Kingdom. ... 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... The Conservative Party is the largest political party on the centre-right in the United Kingdom. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... Lord William George Frederick Cavendish-Bentinck (27 February 1802–21 September 1848), better known as simply Lord George Bentinck, was an English Conservative politician and racehorse owner, best known (with Benjamin Disraeli) for his role in unseating Sir Robert Peel over the Corn Laws. ... Leaders of the Conservative Party since 1834. ... The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (December 21, 1804 - April 24, British Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and author. ... Arms of Edward Smith-Stanley The Right Honourable Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, KG, PC (March 29, 1799 - October 23, 1869) was a British statesman, three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and is to date the longest serving leader of the Conservative Party. ... John Charles Herries (1778 - 1855) was an English politician and financier and a frequent member of Tory and Conservative cabinets in the early to mid 19th century. ... 1852 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Granby succeeded to the dukedom of Rutland on the death of his father in 1857; he also succeeded him as Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire, which post he held until his death. He was made a Knight of the Garter in 1867. A garter is one of the Orders most recognisable insignia. ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Lord William George Frederick Cavendish-Bentinck (27 February 1802–21 September 1848), better known as simply Lord George Bentinck, was an English Conservative politician and racehorse owner, best known (with Benjamin Disraeli) for his role in unseating Sir Robert Peel over the Corn Laws. ... Leaders of the Conservative Party since 1834. ... The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British statesman and author. ... John Charles Herries (1778 - 1855) was an English politician and financier and a frequent member of Tory and Conservative cabinets in the early to mid 19th century. ... The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British statesman and author. ...