1788, 1850, brit. Politiker (Tory); 1834/35 u. 184146 Prem.-Min.; setzte die Einkommensteuer u. die Bankakte (Peel's Act) durch, mit Unterstützung der Whigs ferner Freihandel u. Abschaffung der Kornzölle.
(1788-1850) British Conservative politician. As home secretary 1822–27 and 1828–30, he founded the modern police force and in 1829 introduced Roman Catholic emancipation. He was prime minister 1834–35 and 1841–46, when his repeal of the Corn Laws caused him and his followers to break with the party.