Sir Robert Peel
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Sir Robert Peel has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on Historia Civilis. Peel's evolving stance on reform reflected the shifting political landscape and pressures.
Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet, was a British Conservative statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer (1834–1835), and Home Secretary. He is regarded as the father of modern British policing, owing to his founding of the Metropolitan Police while he was Home Secretary. Peel was one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on Historia Civilis |
| Role | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; founder of the Metropolitan Police |
| Affiliation | UK Government |
What do podcasts say about Sir Robert Peel?
2 quotes from Tom Holland, recorded on Historia Civilis and The Rest Is History.
Robert Peel, the heir apparent...
Historia Civilis · · Hear itThe Metropolitan Police was set up by Sir Robert Peel in 1829.
Tom Holland · The Rest Is History · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Sir Robert Peel?
2 shows discussed Sir Robert Peel in these episodes.
- The Rest Is History — 1 episode
The Metropolitan Police was set up by Sir Robert Peel in 1829.
Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel - Historia Civilis — 1 episode
Robert Peel, the heir apparent...
Reform or Revolution? (1830 to 1832)
Who talks about Sir Robert Peel on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Sir Robert Peel; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Reform or Revolution? (1830 to 1832) on Historia Civilis (Aug 2025)
- Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is Sir Robert Peel mentioned alongside?
Sir Robert Peel is most often mentioned alongside Inspector Frederick Abberline, Elizabeth Stride and Germany.
Mentioned together: Inspector Frederick Abberline, Elizabeth Stride, Germany, Daily Telegraph, Martha Tabram, Daily News, Philip Sugden, From Hell, Scotland Yard, The Complete History of Jack the Ripper