Robert Peel (Politician)

Robert Peel was a British politician and statesman in the 19th century, best known for serving as Prime Minister twice, first from 1834 to 1835 and then from 1841 to 1846. He was a founder of the modern Conservative Party and is notable for his role in reforming the police system in England, establishing the Metropolitan Police in 1829, which became a model for modern policing. Peel's policies included economic reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws, which aimed to reduce food prices. His legacy is significant in both policing and British political history.