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 Catholicism of some members became a problem for parliament. As a consequence of this issue, the Danby ministry was traditionally associated with an Anglican policy in the Church of England and a pro-Dutch foreign policy.
Membership Shown here is a table showing the main membership of the Danby Ministry for its duration.
Office Name TermLord High TreasurerThomas Osborne, 1st Earl of Danby1674–1679Lord KeeperHeneage Finch, 1st Baron Finch1674–1675Lord Chancellor1675–1679Lord Privy SealArthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey1674–1679Lord High AdmiralPrince Rupert of the Rhine1674–1679Lord StewardJames Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde1674–1679Lord ChamberlainHenry Jermyn, 1st Earl of St Albans1674Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington1674–1679Master of the HorseGeorge Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham1674Southern SecretaryHenry Coventry1674–1679Northern SecretarySir Joseph Williamson1674–1679Secretary of State for ScotlandJohn Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale1674–1679Chancellor of the ExchequerSir John Duncombe1674–1676Sir John Ernle1676–1679Treasurer of the NavyEdward Seymour1674–1679
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