# Lord Aberdeen — Queen Victoria character guide

> Lord Aberdeen in Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen

**First appearance:** 0030-v-lord-palmerston

## Who they are

Prime Minister during the Crimean War.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/iii)

Also noted for criticizing Albert's foreign sympathies in matters of national policy.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as wishing to open peace negotiations, which Albert opposes with a strong letter.

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