The first Danby ministry was the name of the governmental body led by the Thomas Osborne, 1st Earl of Danby during the reign of Charles II. It was the successor of the Cabal ministry which fell from power when the

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of some members became a problem for

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. As a consequence of this issue, the Danby ministry was traditionally associated with an

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policy in the

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and a pro-

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foreign policy.

Membership

Shown here is a table showing the main membership of the Danby Ministry for its duration. English ministries Political history of England 1670s in England 1674 establishments in England 1679 disestablishments in England Ministries of Charles II of England {{England-poli-stub