Westminster was a former parliamentary constituency in the Parliament of England to 1707, the Parliament of Great Britain 1707-1800 and the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801. In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. Westminster is an area of Central London, within the City of Westminster. The Parliament of England was the Legislature of the Kingdom of England. The Parliament of Great Britain was formed in 1707 following the ratification of the Acts of Union by both the Parliament of England and Parliament of Scotland The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories Year 1801 ( MDCCCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Tuesday It returned two members to 1885 and one thereafter.
The constituency was first known to have been represented in Parliament in 1545 and continued to exist until the redistribution of seats in 1918. Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The constituency's most famous former representatives are Charles James Fox and John Stuart Mill. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 &ndash 8 May 1873 British Philosopher, political economist, civil servant and Member of Parliament, was an influential
Boundaries and Boundary Changes
The City of Westminster is a district of Inner London. The City of Westminster ( is a borough of London with city status. Inner London is the name for the group of London boroughs which form the interior part of Greater London and are surrounded by Outer London. Its southern boundary is on the north bank of the River Thames. The Thames ( is a major River flowing through southern England. It is located to the west of the City of London, to the south of Holborn and St. Pancras and to the east of Kensington and Chelsea. For London as a whole see the main article London. The City of London is a geographically Holborn (ˈhoʊbɚn or /ˈhoʊbɝːn/ "ho bun" is an area of Central London, England St Pancras is an area of London. Historically the name has been used for various officially designated areas but today it is only an informal term and is rarely used Kensington is a district of West London, England within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located west of Charing Cross. Chelsea is an area of south-west London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along
Before 1545 the area which became this borough constituency was represented as part of the county constituency of Middlesex. In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly Middlesex is a former United Kingdom Parliamentary Constituency. Until 1885 the constituency had two representatives.
In the 1885 redistribution of seats the Westminster area (within the expanded boundaries of what became the Metropolitan Borough of Westminster which was created in 1900) was divided into three single-member seats. The Metropolitan Borough of Westminster was a Metropolitan borough in the County of London, England, from 1900 to 1965 Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar The south-eastern part, including the traditional heart of Westminster and such important centres of power as the Houses of Parliament and the seat of government in Whitehall, continued to be a constituency called Westminster. Whitehall is a road in Westminster in London, England. It is the main artery running north from Parliament Square, towards traditional The official definition of the areas included was "the Westminster district and Close of the Collegiate Church of St. Peter". In the north-east was the constituency of Strand and to the west that of St George, Hanover Square. Strand was a parliamentary constituency in the Strand district of the City of Westminster. Westminster St George's, originally named St George's Hanover Square, was a parliamentary constituency in Central London.
In the 1918 redistribution the Metropolitan Borough was divided into two single member constituencies, Westminster St George's in the west and Westminster Abbey in the east. Westminster St George's, originally named St George's Hanover Square, was a parliamentary constituency in Central London. Westminster Abbey was a constituency in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Abbey division incorporated the area of the 1885-1918 Westminster constituency.
History
This was a prestigious constituency, because it represented the centre of British government and had such a large electorate that it was independent of the control of a patron.
Before the Reform Act 1832 the right to vote was held by the male inhabitants paying Scot and Lot (a kind of local property tax). The Representation of the People Act 1832, commonly known as the Reform Act 1832, was an Act of Parliament that introduced wide-ranging changes to the electoral system This was an extensive franchise, by the standards of that era. Westminster had the largest electorate of any borough in the Kingdom. Only the largest county constituency of Yorkshire had more voters. In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly Yorkshire was a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England from 1290, then of the Parliament of Great Britain Sedgwick estimated the electorate at about 8,000 in the first half of the eighteenth century. Namier and Brooke estimated that there were about 12,000 voters later in the century. The large size of the electorate made contested elections immensely expensive.
In the sixteenth century the Church officials associated with Westminster Abbey had a large influence in the area, but as the community became bigger that became less important. The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, which is almost always referred to by its original name of Westminster Abbey, is a large mainly Gothic church The Court (or His Majesty's Treasury) had some legitimate influence (by the standards of the age), because of the royal residences and government offices in the borough. The use of public funds to bribe the electorate was not unknown, during close elections (see the comments about the cost of the 1780 and 1784 contests below). Local landowners who were prepared to stir up ill-will by threatening to evict or raise the rents of tenants voting the wrong way, could also affect the result.
Unlawful means were sometimes used to make sure that the right candidates were elected. In 1722 the election of two Tories was declared void because of rioting which prevented some Whigs voting. Year 1722 ( MDCCXXII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a In 1741 a Whig returning officer called upon the assistance of some troops to close the poll before the Tory candidates could catch up to the Whig votes. Year 1741 ( MDCCXLI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to
The House of Commons declared the 1741 election void with the ringing resolution that "the presence of a regular body of armed soldiers at an election of members to sit in Parliament, is a high infringement of the liberties of the subject, a manifest violation of the freedom of election and an open defiance of the laws and constitution of this kingdom".
By the eighteenth century it was normal for the members to be Irish peers, the sons of peers or baronets, as it was thought appropriate for them to be of high social standing so as to be worthy to represent the seat.
The Treasury spent the enormous sums of more than £8,000 in 1780 and £9,000 in 1784, in unsuccessful attempts to defeat the opposition Whig leader Charles James Fox. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig So expensive were these contests that for the next general election in 1790, the government and opposition leaders reached a formal agreement for each to have one member returned unopposed. However in the event a second Whig candidate did appear, but the Tory (the famous Admiral Lord Hood) and Fox were re-elected without too much difficulty. For other related uses see Admiral Hood Samuel Hood 1st Viscount Hood ( 12 December 1724 &ndash 27 January
The last MP for this constituency, William Burdett-Coutts, was connected with a family prominent in City of Westminster politics since the eighteenth century. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British He himself was born in the United States in 1851, his grandparents on both sides having been British subjects. After he married Baroness Burdett-Coutts in 1881 he changed his surname from Bartlett to Burdett-Coutts. Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts 1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts ( 24 April 1814 &ndash 30 December 1906) born Angela Georgina Burdett He represented the area from 1885 until 1918 and continued to sit for the Abbey division until his death in 1921.
Lists of Members of Parliament
Preliminary note: The English civil year started on 25 March until 1752 (Scotland having changed to 1 January in 1600). Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 1752 ( MDCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar for European countries but not Great Britain) of New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The years used in this article have been converted to the new style where necessary. It should be noted that old style dates would be a year earlier than the new style for days between 1 January and 24 March. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland No attempt has been made to compensate for the eleven days which did not occur in September 1752 in both England and Scotland as well as other British controlled territories (when the day after 2 September was 14 September), so as to bring the British Empire fully in line with the Gregorian calendar. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. The British Empire was the largest empire in history and for over a century was the foremost global power. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today
Members of Parliament 1545-1660
Some of the members elected during this period have been identified. The year first given is for the initial meeting of the Parliament, with the month added where there was more than one Parliament in the year. If a second year is given this is a date of dissolution. Early Parliaments sometimes only existed for a few days or weeks, so dissolutions in the same year as the first meeting are not recorded in this list If a specific date of election is known this is recorded in italic brackets. The roman numerals in brackets, following some names, are those used to distinguish different politicians of the same name in 'The House of Commons' 1509-1558 and 1558-1603.
- 1545-1547: Robert Smallwood; John Russell (II)
- 1547-1552: (Sir) George Blagge; John Rede (I) Change: By 23 January 1552: Robert Nowell vice Blagge deceased
- 1553 (March): (Sir) Robert Southwell; Arthur Stourton
- 1553 (October): Robert Southwell; William Gyes
- 1554 (April): William Gyes; Richard Hodges
- 1554 (November)-1555: William Jennings; William Gyes
- 1555: Arthur Stourton; Richard Hodges
- 1558: Nicholas Newdigate; John Best (II)
- 1559 (elected 7 January 1559): Richard Hodges; John Best (II)
- 1563-1567 (elected 1562/3): Robert Nowell; William Bowyer (II)
- 1571: Sir William Cordell; William Staunton
- 1572-1583: Thomas Wilbraham; John Dodington Change: 1576: John Osborne vice Wilbraham deceased
- 1584-1585: Hon. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor John Best may refer to John William Best, Royal Air Force pilot John Best (politician, British politician John Best (soccer Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Sir Willian Cordell (1522?-1581 Master of the Rolls and Speaker of the House of Commons during the reign of Queen Mary I. Robert Cecil, Thomas Knyvett (I)
- 1586-1587: Hon. Robert Cecil 1st Earl of Salisbury, KG, PC ( 1 June 1563 &ndash 24 May 1612) son of William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley Sir Thomas Knyvett (d 1512 – also "Sir Thomas Knivet" or "Sir Thomas Knevet" A young English nobleman who was a close associate of King Henry VIII Robert Cecil, Thomas Knyvett (I)
- 1589 (elected 20 December 1588): Thomas Knyvett (I), Peter Osborne
- 1593: Richard Cecil, Thomas Cole
- 1597-1598 (elected 27 September 1597): Thomas Knyvett (I), Thomas Cole Change: January 1598: Anthony Mildmay vice Cole deceased
- 1601 (elected 26 September 1601): Thomas Knyvett (I), William Cooke (II)
- 1604-1611: ?
- 1614: ?
- 1621-1622: ?
- 1624-1625: ?
- 1625: ?
- 1626: ?
- 1628-1629: ?
- 1640 (April): ?
- 1640 (November)-1648: John Glynne, William Bell Glynne excluded 1647, readmitted 1648. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Peter Osborne (1521 &ndash 1592 was Keeper of the Privy Purse to King Edward VI Educated at Cambridge and Lincoln's Inn, called to the bar and entered Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Sir John Glynne, KS (1602 – 15 November 1666) was a Welsh lawyer of the Commonwealth and Restoration periods Both excluded in Pride's Purge, December 1648
Westminster unrepresented in the Rump and Barebones Parliament
- 1654-1655: ?
- 1656-1658: Edward Cary, Colonel Grosvenor
- 1659: Colonel Grosvenor, ?
Members of Parliament 1660-1918
Key to parties: C Conservative from 1832, L Liberal from 1832, NP Non Partisan candidate (no party or no party identified), T Tory to 1832, W Whig to 1832. Pride’s Purge took place in December 1648 when troops under the command of Colonel Thomas Pride forcibly removed from the House of Commons all those who were not The Rump Parliament was the name of the English Parliament after Colonel Pride on December 6 1648 had purged Long Parliament of those Barebone's Parliament, also known as the Nominated Assembly and the Parliament of Saints, came into being on 4 July 1653 and was the last attempt of the English The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to
| From | To | Name (Party) | Born | Died |
|---|
| 1660 | 1660 | Gilbert Gerard (NP) | c. 1618 | 5 November 1683 |
| 1660 | 1660 | Thomas Clarges (NP) | c. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) 1618 | 4 October 1695 |
| 1661 | 1679 | Sir Philip Warwick (NP) | 24 December 1609 | 15 January 1683 |
| 1661 | 1679 | Sir Richard Everard (NP) | c. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Sir Philip Warwick (December 24 1609 - January 15 1683 English Writer and Politician, born in Westminster, was the son of Thomas Warwick Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign 1625 | 29 August 1694 |
| 1679 | 1679 | Sir Stephen Fox (NP) | 27 March 1627 | 28 October 1716 |
| 1679 | 1685 | Sir William Pulteney (NP) | 25 March 1624 | 6 September 1691 |
| 1679 | 1680 | Francis Wythens (NP) | c. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Sir Stephen Fox ( March 27, 1627 – October 28, 1716) was an English Politician. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1716 ( MDCCXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started 1635 | 9 May 1704 |
| 1680 | 1685 | Sir William Waller (NP) | c. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 1704 ( MDCCIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a 1639 | 18 July 1699 |
| 1685 | 1687 | Charles Bonython (T) | c. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, 1653 | 30 April 1705 |
| 1685 | 1687 | Michael Arnold (T) | . Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1705 ( MDCCV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a . . | 31 August 1690 |
| 1689 | 1691 | Sir William Pulteney (W) | 25 March 1624 | 6 September 1691 |
| 1689 | 1690 | Hon. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Philip Howard (W) | 5 March 1629 | September 1717 |
| 1690 | 1695 | Sir Walter Clarges, Bt (T) | 4 July 1653 | March 1706 |
| 1691 | 1698 | Sir Stephen Fox (NP) | 27 March 1627 | 28 October 1716 |
| 1695 | 1701 | Charles Montagu (NP) | 16 April 1661 | 19 May 1715 |
| 1698 | 1702 | James Vernon (NP) | 1 April 1646 | 31 January 1727 |
| 1701 | 1701 | Sir Thomas Crosse (T) | 29 November 1664 | 27 May 1738 |
| 1701 | 1702 | Sir Henry Colt (NP) | c. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 1717 ( MDCCXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Sir Walter Clarges 1st Baronet ( 4 July 1653 &ndash March 1705/6) was an English Tory politician who served four separate terms in Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 1706 ( MDCCVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Sir Stephen Fox ( March 27, 1627 – October 28, 1716) was an English Politician. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1716 ( MDCCXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Charles Montagu 1st Earl of Halifax, KG, PC, FRS ( 16 April 1661 &ndash 19 May 1715) was an English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1715 ( MDCCXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a James Vernon (1646-1727 was an English politician and secretary of state for both the Northern and the Southern Departments during the reign of William Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1727 ( MDCCXXVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1738 ( MDCCXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or 1646 | 25 April 1731 |
| 1702 | 1705 | Sir Walter Clarges, Bt (T) | 4 July 1653 | March 1706 |
| 1702 | 1705 | Sir Thomas Crosse (T) | 29 November 1664 | 27 May 1738 |
| 1705 | 1710 | Henry Boyle (NP) | 12 July 1669 | 14 March 1725 |
| 1705 | 1708 | Sir Henry Colt (NP) | c. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Year 1731 ( MDCCXXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Sir Walter Clarges 1st Baronet ( 4 July 1653 &ndash March 1705/6) was an English Tory politician who served four separate terms in Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 1706 ( MDCCVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1738 ( MDCCXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or Henry Boyle 1st Baron Carleton PC ( 12 July 1669 &ndash 31 March 1725) was an English politician of the early Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 1725 ( MDCCXXV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a 1646 | 25 April 1731 |
| 1708 | 1715 | Thomas Medlycott (NP) | 22 May 1662 | July 1738 |
| 1710 | 1722 | Sir Thomas Crosse, Bt (T) | 29 November 1664 | 27 May 1738 |
| 1715 | 1722 | Hon. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Year 1731 ( MDCCXXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1738 ( MDCCXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1738 ( MDCCXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or Edward Wortley-Montagu (W) | 8 February 1678 | 22 January 1761 |
| 1722 | 1722 | Archibald Hutcheson (T) | c. Edward Wortley Montagu (1713 &ndash April 29, 1776) was an English Author and traveller Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 1761 ( MDCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Archibald Hutcheson (c 1659 &ndash 12 August 1740) was a British Member of Parliament (MP for the constituency of Hastings from 1713 until 1659 | 12 August 1740 |
| 1722 | 1722 | John Cotton (T) | 22 October 1671 | December 1736 |
| 1722 | 1727 | Charles Montagu (W) | after 1695 | 29 May 1759 |
| 1722 | 1727 | 1st Baron Carpenter (W) | 10 February 1657 | 10 February 1732 |
| 1727 | 1734 | Lord Charles Cavendish (W) | after 1700 | 28 April 1783 |
| 1727 | 1741 | William Clayton (1st Baron Sundon) (W) | 9 November 1671 | 29 April 1752 |
| 1734 | 1741 | Sir Charles Wager (W) | c. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 1740 ( MDCCXL) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 1736 ( MDCCXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Year 1759 ( MDCCLIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1732 ( MDCCXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Lord Charles Cavendish FRS ( 17 March, 1704 &ndash 28 April 1783) was a British nobleman Whig politician and scientist Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 1783 ( MDCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 1752 ( MDCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar for European countries but not Great Britain) of Sir Charles Wager (1666 &ndash 1743 was a British Admiral and First Lord of the Admiralty between 1733 and 1742 1666 | 24 May 1743 |
| 1741 | 1747 | Viscount Perceval (T) | 24 February 1711 | 20 December 1770 |
| 1741 | 1747 | Charles Edwin (T) | c. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1743 ( MDCCXLIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a John Perceval 2nd Earl of Egmont PC ( 25 February 1711 &ndash 4 December 1770) was a British politician political pamphleteer Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1711 ( MDCCXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 1770 ( MDCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Friday 1699 | 29 June 1756 |
| 1747 | 1754 | Viscount Trentham (W) | 4 August 1721 | 26 October 1803 |
| 1747 | 1752 | Sir Peter Warren (W) | c. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1756 ( MDCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Marquess of Stafford 2nd Earl Gower PC ( 4 August 1721 &ndash 26 October 1803) was a British politician Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Year 1721 ( MDCCXXI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death 1803 ( MDCCCIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Admiral Sir Peter Warren, KB (1703 or 1704 &ndash 29 July 1752) was a British Naval officer from Ireland who commanded 1703 | 29 July 1752 |
| 1753 | 1762 | Hon. Year 1703 ( MDCCIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 1752 ( MDCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar for European countries but not Great Britain) of Edward Cornwallis (W,NP) | 22 February 1713 | 14 January 1776 |
| 1754 | 1761 | Sir John Crosse, Bt (NP) | c. Edward Cornwallis, ( c 1713 &ndash 14 January 1776) was a British military officer known as “the Founder of Halifax ” Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 1713 ( MDCCXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 1776 ( MDCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a 1700 | 12 March 1762 |
| 1761 | 1763 | Viscount Pulteney (NP) | c. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Year 1762 ( MDCCLXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year William Pulteney Viscount Pulteney (died 12 February 1763) was a British Whig politician the only son of William Pulteney 1st Earl of 1731 | 11 February 1763 |
| 1762 | 1770 | Hon. Year 1731 ( MDCCXXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1763 ( MDCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Edwin Sandys (NP) | 18 April 1726 | 11 March 1797 |
| 1763 | 1776 | Baron Warkworth (Earl Percy) (NP) | 14 August 1742 | 10 July 1817 |
| 1770 | 1774 | Sir Robert Bernard, Bt (NP) | c. Edwin Sandys (18 April 1826&ndash11 March 1797 2nd Baron Sandys was the eldest son of Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandys and his wife Letitia daughter of Sir Thomas Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 1726 ( MDCCXXVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 1797 ( MDCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Lieutenant-General Hugh Percy 2nd Duke of Northumberland, FRS ( 14 August 1742 &ndash 10 July 1817) born Hugh Smithson Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 1742 ( MDCCXLII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Year 1817 ( MDCCCXVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common 1739 | 2 January 1789 |
| 1774 | 1780 | Lord Thomas Pelham-Clinton (NP) | 1 July 1752 | 18 May 1795 |
| 1776 | 1779 | Viscount Petersham (NP) | 20 March 1753 | 15 September 1829 |
| 1779 | 1780 | Viscount Malden (NP) | 13 November 1757 | 23 April 1839 |
| 1780 | 1782 | Sir George Brydges Rodney, Bt (W) | 13 February 1719 | 24 May 1792 |
| 1780 | 1784 | Rt. Year 1739 ( MDCCXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 1789 ( MDCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Major-General Thomas Pelham-Clinton 3rd Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne ( 1 July 1752 - 17 May 1795) known as Lord Thomas Pelham-Clinton "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1752 ( MDCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar for European countries but not Great Britain) of Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 1795 ( MDCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl of Harrington PC ( 17 March 1753 &ndash 5 September 1829) was a son of William Stanhope 2nd Earl Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Year 1753 ( MDCCLIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. For the game see 1829 (board game. Year 1829 ( MDCCCXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 1757 ( MDCCLVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 1839 ( MDCCCXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Admiral George Brydges Rodney 1st Baron Rodney, KB ( 13 February, 1719 &ndash May 24 1792) was a British Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Year 1719 ( MDCCXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1792 ( MDCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Hon. Charles James Fox (W) | 24 January 1749 | 13 September 1806 |
| 1782 | 1784 | Sir Cecil Wray, Bt (W) | 3 September 1734 | 10 January 1805 |
| 1784 | 1788 | Samuel Hood (T) | 12 December 1724 | 27 January 1816 |
| 1784 | 1806 | Rt. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 1749 ( MDCCXLIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1806 ( MDCCCVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 1734 ( MDCCXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Year 1805 ( MDCCCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or For other related uses see Admiral Hood Samuel Hood 1st Viscount Hood ( 12 December 1724 &ndash 27 January Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 1724 ( MDCCXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 1816 ( MDCCCXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Hon. Charles James Fox (W) | 24 January 1749 | 13 September 1806 |
| 1788 | 1790 | Lord John Townshend (W) | 19 January 1757 | 25 February 1833 |
| 1790 | 1796 | Samuel Hood (T) | 12 December 1724 | 27 January 1816 |
| 1796 | 1806 | Sir Alan Gardner, Bt (1st Baron Gardner) (T) | 12 April 1742 | 1 January 1809 |
| 1806 | 1806 | Earl Percy (W) | 20 April 1785 | 11 February 1847 |
| 1806 | 1807 | Sir Samuel Hood (T) | 27 November 1762 | 24 December 1814 |
| 1806 | 1807 | Richard Brinsley Sheridan (W) | 30 October 1751 | 7 July 1816 |
| 1807 | 1837 | Sir Francis Burdett, Bt (W,L,C) | 25 January 1770 | 23 January 1844 |
| 1807 | 1818 | Lord Cochrane (W) | 14 December 1775 | 31 October 1860 |
| 1818 | 1818 | Sir Samuel Romilly (W) | 1 March 1757 | 2 November 1818 |
| 1819 | 1820 | Hon. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 1749 ( MDCCXLIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1806 ( MDCCCVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Lord John Townshend PC ( 19 January 1757 - 23 February 1833) known as the Honourable John Townshend until 1787 was a British Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 1757 ( MDCCLVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1833 ( MDCCCXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common For other related uses see Admiral Hood Samuel Hood 1st Viscount Hood ( 12 December 1724 &ndash 27 January Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 1724 ( MDCCXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 1816 ( MDCCCXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Alan Gardner 1st Baron Gardner (12 February 1742 - 1 January 1809 was a British Royal Navy officer and peer of the realm Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1742 ( MDCCXLII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1809 ( MDCCCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Hugh Percy 3rd Duke of Northumberland ( 20 April 1785 &ndash 11 February 1847) was a British aristocrat and Tory politician who served Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1785 ( MDCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1847 ( MDCCCXLVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common For other related uses see Admiral Hood Vice-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood 1st Baronet KCB RN (1762&ndash 24 December Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 1762 ( MDCCLXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 1814 ( MDCCCXIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Richard Brinsley Sheridan (30 October 1751 &ndash 7 July 1816 was an Irish playwright and Whig Statesman. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1751 ( MDCCLI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1816 ( MDCCCXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 1770 ( MDCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Friday Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Year 1844 ( MDCCCXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Admiral Lord Sir Thomas Alexander Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, Marquês do Maranhão GCB, RN (14 December Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Year 1775 ( MDCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 1860 ( MDCCLX) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year starting Sir Samuel Romilly ( March 1, 1757 – November 2, 1818) was an English legal reformer Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 1757 ( MDCCLVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 1818 ( MDCCCXVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common George Lamb (T) | 11 July 1784 | 2 January 1834 |
| 1820 | 1833 | Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Bt (W,L) | 27 June 1786 | 3 June 1869 |
| 1833 | 1841 | George de Lacy Evans (L) | 1787 | 9 January 1870 |
| 1837 | 1847 | John Temple Leader (L) | 7 May 1810 | 1903 |
| 1841 | 1846 | Hon. The Honourable George Lamb ( 11 July 1784 &ndash 2 January 1834) was a British politician and writer Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 1784 ( MDCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 1834 ( MDCCCXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 1786 ( MDCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's Year 1787 ( MDCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 1870 ( MDCCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1810 ( MDCCCX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Henry John Rous (C) | 23 January 1795 | 19 June 1877 |
| 1846 | 1865 | Sir George de Lacy Evans (L) | 1787 | 9 January 1870 |
| 1847 | 1852 | Charles Lushington (L) | 14 April 1785 | 23 September 1866 |
| 1852 | 1865 | Sir John Villiers Shelley, Bt (L) | 18 March 1808 | 26 January 1867 |
| 1865 | 1874 | Hon. Henry John Rous ( 23 January 1795 &ndash 19 June 1877) British Admiral and sportsman was born the second son of Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Year 1795 ( MDCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1877 ( MDCCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's Year 1787 ( MDCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 1870 ( MDCCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1785 ( MDCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 1866 ( MDCCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 1808 ( MDCCCVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Robert Wellesley Grosvenor (L) | 25 January 1834 | 13 November 1914 |
| 1865 | 1868 | John Stuart Mill (NP) | 20 May 1806 | 8 May 1873 |
| 1868 | 1885 | William Henry Smith (C) | 24 June 1825 | 6 October 1891 |
| 1874 | 1882 | Sir Charles Russell, Bt (C) | 22 June 1826 | 14 April 1883 |
| 1882 | 1885 | Lord Algernon Percy (C) | 2 October 1851 | 28 December 1933 |
| 1885 | 1918 | William L.A.B. Burdett-Coutts (C) | 1851 | 28 July 1921 |
- Constituency abolished (1918)
Elections
General Notes
In multi-member elections the bloc voting system was used. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 1834 ( MDCCCXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 &ndash 8 May 1873 British Philosopher, political economist, civil servant and Member of Parliament, was an influential Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1806 ( MDCCCVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 &ndash 6 October 1891 was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Year 1825 ( MDCCCXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Charles Russell 3rd Baronet VC ( 22 June 1826 &ndash 13 April 1883) was a British Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. For the game see 1826 (board game. Year 1826 ( MDCCCXXVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Algernon Percy 1st Earl of Beverley was also known as Lord Algernon Percy from 1766-86 Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule 1851 ( MDCCCLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British 1851 ( MDCCCLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Voters could cast a vote for one or two candidates, as they chose. The leading candidates with the largest number of votes were elected.
In by-elections and all elections after 1885, to fill a single seat, the first past the post system applied. A by-election or bye-election (called special election in the United States) is an Election held to fill a political office that has become vacant The plurality voting system is a Single-winner voting system often used to elect executive officers or to elect members of a legislative assembly which is based on single-member
After 1832, when registration of voters was introduced, a turnout figure is given for contested elections. In two-member elections, when the exact number of participating voters is unknown, this is calculated by dividing the number of votes by two. To the extent that electors did not use both their votes this will be an underestimate of turnout.
Where a party had more than one candidate in one or both of a pair of successive elections change is calculated for each individual candidate, otherwise change is based on the party vote. Change figures at by-elections are from the preceding general election or the last intervening by-election. Change figures at general elections are from the last general election.
Candidates for whom no party has been identified are classified as Non Partisan. The candidate might have been associated with a party or faction in Parliament or consider himself to belong to a particular political tradition. Political parties before the nineteenth century were not as cohesive or organised as they later became. Contemporary commentators (even the reputed leaders of parties or factions) in the eighteenth century did not necessarily agree who the party supporters were. The traditional parties, which had arisen in the late seventeenth century, became increasingly irrelevant to politics in the eighteenth century (particularly after 1760), although for some contests in some constituencies party labels were still used. It was only towards the end of the century that party labels began to acquire some meaning again, although this process was by no means complete for several more generations.
Sources: The results for elections before 1790 were taken from the History of Parliament Trust publications on the House of Commons. The results from 1790 until the UK general election, 1832 are based on Stooks Smith and from 1832 onwards on Craig. The 1832 UK general election, the first after the Reform Act, saw the Whigs win a large majority with the Tories winning less than 30% of the vote Where Stooks Smith gives additional information to the other sources this is indicated in a note.
Dates of Westminster general and by-elections 1660-1918
- -2 Apr 1660 GE
- -- Apr 1661 GE
- 27 Feb 1679 GE
- 19 Sep 1679 GE
- 15 Nov 1680 BE
- 10 Feb 1681 GE
- 23 Mar 1685 GE
- 21 Jan 1689 GE
- 13 Mar 1690 GE
- -9 Nov 1691 BE
- 29 Oct 1695 GE
- 22 Jul 1698 GE
- 21 Jan 1701 GE
- -9 Dec 1701 GE
- -6 Aug 1702 GE
- 30 May 1705 GE
- -7 Jul 1708 GE
- -9 Oct 1710 GE
- -- --- 1713 GE
- 24 Jan 1715 GE
- 27 Mar 1722 GE (1)
- -3 Dec 1722 BE
| - 15 Aug 1727 GE
- 22 Apr 1734 GE
- -8 May 1741 GE (1)
- 31 Dec 1741 BE
- -1 Jul 1747 GE
- 15 May 1750 BE
- 16 Jan 1753 BE
- 20 Apr 1754 GE
- 25 Mar 1761 GE
- 27 Apr 1762 BE
- 15 Mar 1763 BE
- 16 Mar 1768 GE
- 30 Apr 1770 BE
- 26 Oct 1774 GE
- 17 Dec 1776 BE
- 20 Apr 1779 BE
- 10 Oct 1780 GE
- -3 Apr 1782 BE
- 12 Jun 1782 BE
- -7 Apr 1783 BE
- 17 May 1784 GE
- -4 Aug 1788 BE
| - -2 Jul 1790 GE
- 13 Jun 1796 GE
- 15 Jul 1802 GE
- 13 Feb 1806 BE
- -7 Oct 1806 BE
- 19 Nov 1806 GE
- 23 May 1807 GE
- -8 Oct 1812 GE
- -5 Jul 1814 (2)
- 16 Jul 1814 BE
- -4 Jul 1818 GE
- -3 Mar 1819 BE
- 25 Mar 1820 GE
- -- --- 1826 GE
- -- --- 1830 GE
- -- --- 1831 GE
- -- Feb 1832 BE
- -- --- 1832 GE
- -4 Apr 1833 BE
- 11 May 1833 BE
- -- --- 1835 GE
- 12 May 1837 BE
- 27 Jul 1837 GE
| - -1 Jul 1841 GE
- 19 Feb 1846 BE
- 30 Jul 1847 GE
- -9 Jul 1852 GE
- -- --- 1857 GE
- -- --- 1859 GE
- 12 Jul 1865 GE
- 18 Nov 1868 GE
- -7 Feb 1874 GE
- 11 Aug 1877 BE
- -- --- 1880 GE
- 10 Feb 1882 BE
- 29 Jun 1885 BE
- 26 Nov 1885 GE
- -- --- 1886 GE
- -- --- 1892 GE
- -- --- 1895 GE
- -- --- 1900 GE
- -- --- 1906 GE
- -- Jan 1910 GE
- -- Dec 1910 GE
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Notes:
- (1) Election declared void
- (2) Date of expulsion from the House of Lord Cochrane
Election Results (Parliament of England) 1660-1690
| General Election 2 April 1660: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Gilbert Gerard | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Thomas Clarges | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| General Election c. April 1661: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Sir Philip Warwick | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir Richard Everard | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir Thomas Clarges | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Thomas Elliot | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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- Note (1661): Vote totals unavailable
| General Election 27 February 1679: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Sir Stephen Fox | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir William Pulteney | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir Philip Matthews | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir William Waller | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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- Note (February 1679): Vote totals unavailable
| General Election 19 September 1679: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Sir William Pulteney | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Francis Wythens | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir William Waller | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir John Cutler | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir Philip Matthews | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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- Note (September 1679): Vote totals unavailable
- On petition Wythens was unseated and Sir William Waller seated on 15 November 1680
| General Election 10 February 1681: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Sir William Pulteney | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir William Waller | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Richard Tufton | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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- Note (1681): Vote totals unavailable
| General Election 23 March 1685: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Tory | Charles Bonython | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Tory | Michael Arnold | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Whig | Sir Gilbert Gerard, Bt | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Whig | Sir William Dolbern | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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- Note (1685): Vote totals unavailable. Sir Philip Warwick (December 24 1609 - January 15 1683 English Writer and Politician, born in Westminster, was the son of Thomas Warwick Sir Stephen Fox ( March 27, 1627 – October 28, 1716) was an English Politician. John Christopher Cutler ( February 5, 1846, Sheffield, England – July 30, 1928) was an American politician Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Sir Richard Tufton 1st Baronet ( 1813 - 20 June 1871) was a British baronet The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to The candidate in this election is not the Gilbert Gerard elected in 1660, nor is he the Sir Gilbert Gerard, Bt who was knight of the shire for Middlesex earlier in the century. In English and Welsh politics from Mediaeval times until the Representation of the People Act 1884, Knights of the Shire were representatives of counties Middlesex is a former United Kingdom Parliamentary Constituency.
| General Election 21 January 1689: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Sir William Pulteney | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Whig | Hon. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Philip Howard | Elected | N/A | N/A |
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| Tory | Sir Roger Langley | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Tory | Charles Bonython | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Radical | Sir Philip Matthews | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Tory | Sir Walter Clarges, Bt | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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| Radical | James Dewey | Defeated | N/A | N/A |
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- Note (1689): Vote totals unavailable. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Sir Walter Clarges 1st Baronet ( 4 July 1653 &ndash March 1705/6) was an English Tory politician who served four separate terms in The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to Matthews and Dewey are described by Henning as radical candidates, but should not be confused with the followers of John Wilkes in the late eighteenth century or the radicals of the nineteenth century. John Wilkes ( 17 October 1725 – 26 December 1797) was an English radical, journalist and politician The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to
Election Results (Parliament of Great Britain) 1715-1800
| General Election 24 January 1715: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Hon. Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details The constituencies used were the same throughout the existence of the Parliament of Great Britain The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Edward Wortley-Montagu | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Tory | Sir Thomas Crosse, Bt | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| General Election 27 March 1722: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Tory | Archibald Hutcheson | 4,024 | 32. Edward Wortley Montagu (1713 &ndash April 29, 1776) was an English Author and traveller The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Archibald Hutcheson (c 1659 &ndash 12 August 1740) was a British Member of Parliament (MP for the constituency of Hastings from 1713 until 74 | N/A |
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| Tory | John Cotton | 3,853 | 31. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 35 | N/A |
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| Whig | William Lowndes | 2,215 | 18. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to 02 | N/A |
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| Whig | Sir Thomas Crosse, Bt | 2,197 | 17. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to 88 | N/A |
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- 1st Baron Molesworth (W) was proposed but withdrew before the poll.
- Election declared void 6 November 1722. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 1722 ( MDCCXXII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a
| By-Election 3 December 1722: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Charles Montagu | 4,835 | 30. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to 87 | +30. 87 |
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| Whig | 1st Baron Carpenter | 4,515 | 28. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to 83 | +28. 83 |
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| Tory | John Cotton | 3,485 | 22. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 25 | -9. 10 |
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| Tory | Sir Thomas Clarges | 2,827 | 18. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 05 | +18. 05 |
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- Clayton created an Irish peer as 1st Baron Sundon 2 June 1735
| General Election 8 May 1741: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Sir Charles Wager | 3,686 | 26. Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Lord Charles Cavendish FRS ( 17 March, 1704 &ndash 28 April 1783) was a British nobleman Whig politician and scientist The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Charles Wager (1666 &ndash 1743 was a British Admiral and First Lord of the Admiralty between 1733 and 1742 The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 1735 ( MDCCXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Charles Wager (1666 &ndash 1743 was a British Admiral and First Lord of the Admiralty between 1733 and 1742 96 | N/A |
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| Whig | 1st Baron Sundon | 3,533 | 25. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to 84 | N/A |
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| Tory | Edward Vernon | 3,290 | 24. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Edward Vernon ( "Old Grog") (12 November 1684 &ndash 30 October 1757 was an English naval officer 07 | N/A |
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| Tory | Charles Edwin | 3,161 | 23. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 12 | N/A |
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- Election declared void 22 December 1741. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 1741 ( MDCCXLI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year
| By-Election 31 December 1741: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Tory | Viscount Perceval | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Tory | Charles Edwin | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| General Election 1 July 1747: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Viscount Trentham | 2,873 | 42. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the John Perceval 2nd Earl of Egmont PC ( 25 February 1711 &ndash 4 December 1770) was a British politician political pamphleteer The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Marquess of Stafford 2nd Earl Gower PC ( 4 August 1721 &ndash 26 October 1803) was a British politician 32 | N/A |
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| Whig | Sir Peter Warren | 2,858 | 42. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Admiral Sir Peter Warren, KB (1703 or 1704 &ndash 29 July 1752) was a British Naval officer from Ireland who commanded 10 | N/A |
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| Tory | Sir Thomas Clarges | 544 | 8. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 01 | N/A |
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| Tory | Sir Thomas Dyke | 514 | 7. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 57 | N/A |
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| By-Election 15 May 1750: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Viscount Trentham | 4,811 | 50. This is a list of Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty (incomplete before the Restoration, 1660 The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Marquess of Stafford 2nd Earl Gower PC ( 4 August 1721 &ndash 26 October 1803) was a British politician 83 | +8. 51 |
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| Tory | Sir George Vandeput | 4,654 | 49. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the George Vandeput (? – 14 March 1800) was an English naval officer the illegitimate son of Sir George Vandeput 2nd Baronet (c 17 | +49. 17 |
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| Majority | 157 | 1. 66 | N/A |
| Whig hold | Swing | N/A | |
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- After a scrutiny the member returned was unchanged and vote totals were amended to Trentham 4,103; Vandeput 3,933. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties
- Death of Warren 29 July 1752
| By-Election 16 January 1753: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Hon. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 1752 ( MDCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar for European countries but not Great Britain) of The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Edward Cornwallis | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Whig hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 20 April 1754: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Hon. Edward Cornwallis, ( c 1713 &ndash 14 January 1776) was a British military officer known as “the Founder of Halifax ” The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details Edward Cornwallis | 3,385 | 48. Edward Cornwallis, ( c 1713 &ndash 14 January 1776) was a British military officer known as “the Founder of Halifax ” 09 | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Sir John Crosse, Bt | 3,184 | 45. 23 | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | James Edward Oglethorpe | 261 | 3. James Oglethorpe (December 22 1696 &ndash June 30 1785 was a British general a Philanthropist, and was the founder of the colony of Georgia. 71 | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Earl of Middlesex | 209 | 2. The title Earl of Dorset has been created at least four times in the Peerage of England. 97 | N/A |
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| By-Election 27 April 1762: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Hon. Edward Cornwallis, ( c 1713 &ndash 14 January 1776) was a British military officer known as “the Founder of Halifax ” William Pulteney Viscount Pulteney (died 12 February 1763) was a British Whig politician the only son of William Pulteney 1st Earl of The Governor of Gibraltar is the representative of the British monarch in the United Kingdom 's overseas territory of Gibraltar. Edwin Sandys | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| By-Election 15 March 1763: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Baron Warkworth | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 16 March 1768: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Hon. Edwin Sandys (18 April 1826&ndash11 March 1797 2nd Baron Sandys was the eldest son of Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandys and his wife Letitia daughter of Sir Thomas Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1763 ( MDCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Lieutenant-General Hugh Percy 2nd Duke of Northumberland, FRS ( 14 August 1742 &ndash 10 July 1817) born Hugh Smithson Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties A courtesy title is a form of address in systems of Nobility used by children former wives and other close relatives of a peer. The Duke of Northumberland is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details Edwin Sandys | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Earl Percy | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| By-Election 30 April 1770: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Sir Robert Bernard, Bt | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 26 October 1774: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Earl Percy | 4,994 | 33. Edwin Sandys (18 April 1826&ndash11 March 1797 2nd Baron Sandys was the eldest son of Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandys and his wife Letitia daughter of Sir Thomas Lieutenant-General Hugh Percy 2nd Duke of Northumberland, FRS ( 14 August 1742 &ndash 10 July 1817) born Hugh Smithson Baron Sandys is a title that has been created three times once in the Peerage of England, once in the Peerage of Great Britain and once in the Peerage of the Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 1770 ( MDCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Friday Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details Lieutenant-General Hugh Percy 2nd Duke of Northumberland, FRS ( 14 August 1742 &ndash 10 July 1817) born Hugh Smithson 81 | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Lord Thomas Pelham-Clinton | 4,774 | 32. 32 | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | 2nd Viscount Mountmorres | 2,531 | 17. 13 | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Viscount Mahon | 2,342 | 15. Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl Stanhope FRS ( August 3 1753 &ndash December 15 1816) was a British Statesman and 86 | N/A |
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| Non Partisan | Humphrey Cotes | 130 | 0. 88 | N/A |
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| By-Election 17 December 1776: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Viscount Petersham | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| By-Election 20 April 1779: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Non Partisan | Viscount Malden | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Non Partisan hold | Swing | N/A | |
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- Pelham-Clinton was known by the courtesy title of Earl of Lincoln, following the death of his brother in 1779
| General Election 10 October 1780: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Sir George Brydges Rodney, Bt | 4,994 | 35. The title Baron Percy has been created several times in the Peerage of England. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 1776 ( MDCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl of Harrington PC ( 17 March 1753 &ndash 5 September 1829) was a son of William Stanhope 2nd Earl Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Earl of Harrington is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1779 ( MDCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Summary of the Constituencies See British general election 1796 for details The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Admiral George Brydges Rodney 1st Baron Rodney, KB ( 13 February, 1719 &ndash May 24 1792) was a British 60 | +35. 60 |
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| Whig | Hon. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | 4,878 | 34. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig 77 | +34. 77 |
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| Tory | Earl of Lincoln | 4,157 | 29. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 63 | -2. 69 |
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| By-Election 3 April 1782: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Rt Hon. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, commonly referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a member of the United Kingdom Government heading the Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 1782 ( MDCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Whig hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| By-Election 12 June 1782: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Sir Cecil Wray, Bt | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Whig hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| By-Election 7 April 1783: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Rt Hon. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Baron Rodney, of Rodney Stoke in the County of Somerset is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1782 ( MDCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, commonly referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a member of the United Kingdom Government heading the Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1783 ( MDCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Whig hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 17 May 1784: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Tory | 1st Baron Hood | 6,588 | 35. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Background In December 1783 George III engineered the dismissal of the Fox-North Coalition, which he hated and appointed William Pitt the Younger The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the For other related uses see Admiral Hood Samuel Hood 1st Viscount Hood ( 12 December 1724 &ndash 27 January 40 | +35. 40 |
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| Whig | Rt Hon. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | 6,126 | 32. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig 92 | -1. 85 |
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| Whig | Sir Cecil Wray, Bt | 5,895 | 31. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to 68 | +31. 68 |
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- Note (1784): Poll 40 days; 12,301 voted. After a scrutiny the members returned were unchanged and vote totals were amended to the figures as above. Original votes Hood 6,694; Fox 6,234; Wray 5,998. (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Hood and Fox were declared elected 4 March 1785
- Appointment of Hood as a Commissioner of the Admiralty 16 July 1788
| By-Election 4 August 1788: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Lord John Townshend | 6,392 | 53. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 1785 ( MDCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common This is a list of Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty (incomplete before the Restoration, 1660 Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1788 ( MDCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Lord John Townshend PC ( 19 January 1757 - 23 February 1833) known as the Honourable John Townshend until 1787 was a British 44 | +53. 44 |
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| Tory | 1st Baron Hood | 5,569 | 46. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the For other related uses see Admiral Hood Samuel Hood 1st Viscount Hood ( 12 December 1724 &ndash 27 January 56 | +11. 16 |
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| Majority | 823 | 6. 88 | N/A |
| Whig gain from Tory | Swing | N/A | |
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- Note (1788): Poll 15 days. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties (Source: Stooks Smith)
| General Election 2 July 1790: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Rt Hon. Political Situation The Prime Minister since 1783 William Pitt the Younger, led a coalition of Whig and Tory politicians The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | 3,516 | 41. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig 80 | +8. 88 |
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| Tory | 1st Baron Hood | 3,217 | 38. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the For other related uses see Admiral Hood Samuel Hood 1st Viscount Hood ( 12 December 1724 &ndash 27 January 24 | +2. 84 |
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| Whig | John Horne Tooke | 1,679 | 19. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to John Horne Tooke ( June 25, 1736 – March 18, 1812) was an English Politician and philologist. 96 | +19. 96 |
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- Note (1790): Poll 15 days. Mr Tooke proposed himself. (Source: Stooks Smith)
| General Election 13 June 1796: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Rt Hon. Political Situation Great Britain had been at war with France since 1792 The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | 5,160 | 40. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig 33 | -1. 47 |
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| Tory | Sir Alan Gardner, Bt | 4,814 | 37. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Alan Gardner 1st Baron Gardner (12 February 1742 - 1 January 1809 was a British Royal Navy officer and peer of the realm 63 | -0. 61 |
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| Whig | John Horne Tooke | 2,819 | 22. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to John Horne Tooke ( June 25, 1736 – March 18, 1812) was an English Politician and philologist. 04 | +2. 08 |
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Election Results (Parliament of the United Kingdom)
| General Election 15 July 1802: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Whig | Hon. Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Baron Gardner, of Uttoxeter is a dormant title in the Peerage of Ireland. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Year -of the Julian calendar. The Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar until Friday, but 12 days ahead since Saturday. The United Kingdom general election 1802 was the election to the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | 2,671 | 39. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig 31 | -1. 02 |
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| Tory | 1st Baron Gardner | 2,431 | 35. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the Alan Gardner 1st Baron Gardner (12 February 1742 - 1 January 1809 was a British Royal Navy officer and peer of the realm 78 | -1. 85 |
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| Radical | John Graham | 1,693 | 24. The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to 92 | +24. 92 |
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| By-Election 13 February 1806: Westminster |
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| Whig | Rt Hon. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, commonly referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a member of the United Kingdom Government heading the Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Year 1806 ( MDCCCVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Charles James Fox | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| General Election 19 November 1806: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Tory | Sir Samuel Hood | 5,478 | 37. The Right Honourable Charles James Fox ( 24 January 1749 &ndash 13 September 1806) was a prominent British Whig The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1806 ( MDCCCVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Hugh Percy 3rd Duke of Northumberland ( 20 April 1785 &ndash 11 February 1847) was a British aristocrat and Tory politician who served The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The United Kingdom general election 1806 was the election of members to the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the For other related uses see Admiral Hood Vice-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood 1st Baronet KCB RN (1762&ndash 24 December 22 | +1. 44 |
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| Whig | Richard Brinsley Sheridan | 4,758 | 32. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Richard Brinsley Sheridan (30 October 1751 &ndash 7 July 1816 was an Irish playwright and Whig Statesman. 33 | -6. 98 |
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| Radical | James Paull | 4,481 | 30. The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to James Paull was the Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from Brooke County and served from 1943 to 1945 45 | +5. 53 |
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- Note (1806): Poll 15 days; 10,277 voted. (Source: Stooks Smith)
| General Election 23 May 1807: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Whig | Sir Francis Burdett, Bt | 5,134 | 37. The election to the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1807 was the third general election to be held after the Union of Great Britain and Ireland. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician 03 | +37. 03 |
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| Whig | Lord Cochrane | 3,708 | 26. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Admiral Lord Sir Thomas Alexander Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, Marquês do Maranhão GCB, RN (14 December 75 | +26. 75 |
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| Whig | Richard Brinsley Sheridan | 2,615 | 18. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Richard Brinsley Sheridan (30 October 1751 &ndash 7 July 1816 was an Irish playwright and Whig Statesman. 86 | -13. 47 |
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| Tory | John Elliot | 2,137 | 15. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 42 | -21. 80 |
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| Radical | James Paull | 269 | 1. The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to James Paull was the Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from Brooke County and served from 1943 to 1945 94 | -28. 51 |
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- Note (1807): Poll 15 days; 8,622 voted. (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Expulsion of Cochrane from the House of Commons, after being convicted of conspiracy, 5 July 1814
| General Election 4 July 1818: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Whig | Sir Samuel Romilly | 5,339 | 34. The election to the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom was the fourth general election to be held after the Union of Great Britain and Ireland The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Admiral Lord Sir Thomas Alexander Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, Marquês do Maranhão GCB, RN (14 December Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 1814 ( MDCCCXIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Admiral Lord Sir Thomas Alexander Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, Marquês do Maranhão GCB, RN (14 December The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The 1818 general election of the United Kingdom saw the Whigs gain a few seats but the Tories under the Earl of Liverpool retained a majority of around The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Samuel Romilly ( March 1, 1757 – November 2, 1818) was an English legal reformer 32 | N/A |
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| Whig | Sir Francis Burdett, Bt | 5,238 | 33. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician 67 | N/A |
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| Tory | Sir Murray Maxwell | 4,808 | 30. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the 91 | N/A |
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| Radical | Henry Hunt | 84 | 0. The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to Henry 'Orator' Hunt (6 November 1773 - February 15 1835 was a British radical speaker and agitator remembered as a pioneer of working-class radicalism and an important 54 | N/A |
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| Whig | Hon. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Douglas James William Kinnaird | 65 | 0. 42 | N/A |
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| Radical | John Cartwright | 23 | 0. The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to John Cartwright ( 17 September 1740 &ndash 23 September 1824) served in the Royal Navy then joined the Nottinghamshire 15 | N/A |
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- Note (1818): Poll 15 days; 10,277 voted. (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Death of Romilly 2 November 1818
| By-Election 3 March 1819: Westminster |
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| Tory | Hon. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 1818 ( MDCCCXVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the George Lamb | 4,465 | 53. The Honourable George Lamb ( 11 July 1784 &ndash 2 January 1834) was a British politician and writer 38 | +22. 47 |
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| Whig | John Cam Hobhouse | 3,861 | 46. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 16 | +46. 16 |
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| Radical | John Cartwright | 38 | 0. The Radicals were a parliamentary political grouping in the United Kingdom in the early to mid 19th century who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to John Cartwright ( 17 September 1740 &ndash 23 September 1824) served in the Royal Navy then joined the Nottinghamshire 45 | +0. 30 |
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| Majority | 604 | 7. 22 | N/A |
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| General Election 25 March 1820: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Whig | Sir Francis Burdett, Bt | 5,327 | 36. The 1820 UK general election, held shortly after the Radical War in Scotland and the Cato Street Conspiracy. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician 37 | +2. 70 |
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| Whig | John Cam Hobhouse | 4,882 | 33. The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 34 | +33. 34 |
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| Tory | Hon. The Tories were any of a series of Political factions that existed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom, having its roots in the George Lamb | 4,436 | 30. The Honourable George Lamb ( 11 July 1784 &ndash 2 January 1834) was a British politician and writer 29 | -0. 62 |
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- Note (1820): Poll 15 days; 9,280 voted. (Source: Stooks Smith)
| By-Election February 1832: Westminster |
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| Whig | Rt Hon. The 1826 UK general election saw the Tories under the Earl of Liverpool win a substantial and increased majority over the Whigs In Ireland, The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 The 1830 UK general election, fought in the aftermath of the Swing Riots, saw Electoral reform as a major election issue The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 The 1831 UK general election, the last before the Reform Act of 1832, saw Electoral reform as the major election issue The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 The Secretary at War was a political position in the British government with some responsibility over the administration and organization of the British army, but The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Bt | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| General Election 1832: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Liberal | Sir Francis Burdett, Bt | 3,248 | 43. John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 The Whigs (with the Tories) are often described as one of two political parties in England and later the United Kingdom from the late 17th to Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The 1832 UK general election, the first after the Reform Act, saw the Whigs win a large majority with the Tories winning less than 30% of the vote The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician 09 | N/A |
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| Liberal | Rt Hon. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Bt | 3,214 | 42. John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 64 | N/A |
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| Liberal | George de Lacy Evans | 1,076 | 14. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 27 | N/A |
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| Turnout | 11,576 | 38. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 47 | N/A |
- Note (1832): 4,453 voted. Burdett and Hobhouse were classified as Whigs and Evans as a Radical. (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Appointment of Hobhouse as Chief Secretary for Ireland
| By-Election 4 April 1833: Westminster |
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| Liberal | Rt Hon. The office before 1800 The dominant position of the Lord Lieutenant in the Irish governmental system had been central to the British administration for much of the history of The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Bt | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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- Note (1833 April): Hobhouse was classified as a Whig. John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Resignation of Hobhouse after he left the Ministry in opposition to the House and Window taxes.
| By-Election 11 May 1833: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Liberal | George de Lacy Evans | 2,027 | 44. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 07 | +29. 80 |
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| Liberal | Rt Hon. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Bt | 1,835 | 39. John Cam Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton, PC ( 27 June 1786 &ndash 3 June 1869) known as Sir John Cam Hobhouse Bt from 1831 89 | -2. 75 |
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| Conservative | Bickham Escott | 738 | 16. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 04 | +16. 04 |
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| Majority | 192 | 4. 17 | N/A |
| Turnout | 11,576 | 39. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 74 | +1. 27 |
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| General Election 1835: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Liberal | Sir Francis Burdett, Bt | 2,747 | 40. The 1835 United Kingdom general election was called when Parliament was dissolved on 29 December 1834 The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician 03 | -3. 06 |
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| Liberal | George de Lacy Evans | 2,588 | 37. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 71 | +23. 44 |
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| Conservative | Sir Thomas James Cochrane | 1,528 | 22. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 26 | +22. 26 |
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| Turnout | 13,268 | 32. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 06 | -6. 41 |
- Note (1835): 4,254 voted. Burdett was classified as a Whig, Evans as a Radical and Cochrane as a Tory. (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Resignation of Burdett to seek re-election on changing parties.
| By-Election 12 May 1837: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | Sir Francis Burdett, Bt | 3,567 | 53. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician 89 | +31. 63 |
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| Liberal | John Temple Leader | 3,052 | 46. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 11 | +46. 11 |
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| Majority | 515 | 7. 78 | N/A |
| Turnout | 15,262 | 43. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 37 | +11. 31 |
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| General Election 27 July 1837: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Liberal | John Temple Leader | 3,793 | 37. Results |} Total votes cast 798025 The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 45 | +37. 45 |
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| Liberal | George de Lacy Evans | 3,715 | 36. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 68 | -1. 03 |
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| Conservative | Sir George Murray | 2,620 | 25. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 87 | +3. 61 |
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| Turnout | 15,262 | 41. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 61 | +9. 55 |
- Note (1837): 6,350 voted. Leader and Evans were classified as Radicals and Murray as a Tory. (Source: Stooks Smith)
| General Election 1 July 1841: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | Hon. Results |} Total votes 593445 Voting summary Seats summary The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Henry John Rous | 3,338 | 33. Henry John Rous ( 23 January 1795 &ndash 19 June 1877) British Admiral and sportsman was born the second son of 80 | +7. 93 |
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| Liberal | John Temple Leader | 3,281 | 33. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 22 | -4. 23 |
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| Liberal | George de Lacy Evans | 3,258 | 32. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 99 | -3. 69 |
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| Turnout | 13,767 | 47. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 91 | +6. 30 |
- Note (1841): 14,254 registered (Craig's figure above used for the turnout calculation); 6,596 voted. Leader and Evans were classified as Radicals (pink and white colours) and Rous as a Tory (blue colour). (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Appointment of Rous as a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty
| By-Election 19 February 1846: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Liberal | Sir George de Lacy Evans | 3,843 | 56. The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty were the members of the Board of Admiralty, which exercised command over the Royal Navy. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 94 | +23. 95 |
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| Conservative | Hon. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Henry John Rous | 2,906 | 43. Henry John Rous ( 23 January 1795 &ndash 19 June 1877) British Admiral and sportsman was born the second son of 06 | +9. 26 |
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| Majority | 937 | 13. 88 | N/A |
| Turnout | 14,801 | 45. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 60 | -2. 31 |
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| General Election 30 July 1847: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Liberal | Sir George de Lacy Evans | 3,139 | 29. Results |} Total votes cast 482429 "Others" includes Irish Confederate Party. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 13 | -3. 86 |
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| Liberal | Charles Lushington | 2,831 | 26. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 28 | +26. 28 |
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| Liberal | Charles Cochrane | 2,819 | 26. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 16 | +26. 16 |
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| Conservative | Viscount Mandeville | 1,985 | 18. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Drogo Montagu 7th Duke of Manchester, KP ( Kimbolton Castle, October 15 1823 &ndash Naples, 22 March 1890 42 | -15. 38 |
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| Turnout | 14,572 | 49. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 31 | +1. 40 |
- Note (1847): 14,125 registered (Craig's figure above used for the turnout calculation); 7,185 voted. Evans was classified as a Radical, Lushington and Cochrane as Whigs and Rous as a Tory. (Source: Stooks Smith)
| General Election 9 July 1852: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Liberal | Sir John Villiers Shelley, Bt | 4,199 | 32. Results |} Note that while the Conservatives had in theory a slim majority over the Whigs the party was divided between protectionist and Peelite wings of which the former The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 19 | +32. 19 |
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| Liberal | Sir George de Lacy Evans | 3,756 | 28. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's 79 | -0. 34 |
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| Conservative | Viscount Mandeville | 3,373 | 25. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Drogo Montagu 7th Duke of Manchester, KP ( Kimbolton Castle, October 15 1823 &ndash Naples, 22 March 1890 86 | +7. 44 |
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| Liberal | William Coningham | 1,716 | 13. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 16 | +13. 16 |
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| Turnout | 14,883 | 43. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 82 | -5. 49 |
- Note (1852): In earlier elections Evans and Coningham were classified as Radicals, Shelley as a Whig and Mandeville as a Tory. (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Note (1857): In earlier elections Evans was classified as a Radical and Shelley as a Whig. Results |} Total votes cast 716552 "Others" are mostly Irish Independent Opposition. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party (Source: Stooks Smith)
- Note (1859): In earlier elections Evans was classified as a Radical and Shelley as a Whig. Results |} Total votes cast 565500 The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB (1787 &ndash 9 January 1870) was a British Army general who served in four of the United Kingdom's The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party (Source: Stooks Smith)
| General Election 12 July 1865: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Liberal | Hon. Results |} Total votes 854856 The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Robert Wellesley Grosvenor | 4,534 | 35. 19 | N/A |
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| Liberal | John Stuart Mill | 4,525 | 35. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 &ndash 8 May 1873 British Philosopher, political economist, civil servant and Member of Parliament, was an influential 12 | N/A |
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| Conservative | William Henry Smith | 3,824 | 29. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 &ndash 6 October 1891 was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced 68 | N/A |
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| Turnout | 12,546 | 51. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 34 | N/A |
| General Election 12 November 1868: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William Henry Smith | 7,648 | 37. Results |} Total votes cast 2333251 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 &ndash 6 October 1891 was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced 28 | +7. 60 |
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| Liberal | Hon. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Robert Wellesley Grosvenor | 6,584 | 32. 09 | -3. 10 |
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| Liberal | John Stuart Mill | 6,284 | 30. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 &ndash 8 May 1873 British Philosopher, political economist, civil servant and Member of Parliament, was an influential 63 | -4. 49 |
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| Turnout | 18,879 | 54. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 35 | +3. 01 |
| General Election 7 February 1874: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William Henry Smith | 9,371 | 35. Results |} Total votes cast 2466037 "Others" include the Catholic Union. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 &ndash 6 October 1891 was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced 72 | -1. 56 |
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| Conservative | Sir Charles Russell, Bt | 8,681 | 33. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 09 | +33. 09 |
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| Liberal | Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bt | 4,749 | 18. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 10 | +18. 10 |
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| Liberal | Sir William John Codrington | 3,435 | 13. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Sir William John Codrington (1804 &ndash 6 August 1884) was a British general and politician who served in the Crimean War. 09 | +13. 09 |
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| Turnout | 19,845 | 66. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 10 | +11. 75 |
| By-Election 11 August 1877: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | Rt Hon. The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty were the members of the Board of Admiralty, which exercised command over the Royal Navy. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Henry Smith | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 1880: Westminster (2 seats) |
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| Conservative | Rt Hon. William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 &ndash 6 October 1891 was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results |} Total votes cast 3359416 Voting summary Seats summary The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Henry Smith | 9,093 | 29. William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 &ndash 6 October 1891 was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced 30 | -6. 42 |
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| Conservative | Sir Charles Russell, Bt | 8,930 | 28. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 78 | -4. 31 |
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| Liberal | John Morley | 6,564 | 21. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party John Morley 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, OM, PC (24 December 1838 – 23 September 1923 was a British Liberal Statesman 15 | +21. 15 |
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| Liberal | Sir A. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Hobhouse | 6,443 | 20. 76 | +20. 76 |
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| Turnout | 21,081 | 73. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 60 | +7. 50 |
| By-Election 29 June 1885: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | Rt Hon. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Algernon Percy 1st Earl of Beverley was also known as Lord Algernon Percy from 1766-86 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The position of Secretary of State for War, commonly called War Secretary, was a British Cabinet -level position first applied to Henry Dundas The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Henry Smith | Unopposed | N/A | N/A |
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| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |
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- Constituency reduced to one seat and boundaries changed in the redistribution of 1885
| General Election 26 November 1885: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William L.A.B. Burdett-Coutts | 3,991 | 69. William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 &ndash 6 October 1891 was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results |} Total votes cast 4638235 All parties shown Voting summary Seats summary See also The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British 69 | +69. 69 |
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| Liberal | Prof. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party E. S. Beesly | 1,736 | 30. 31 | +30. 31 |
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| Majority | 2,255 | 39. 37 | N/A |
| Turnout | 7,670 | 74. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 67 | +1. 07 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 1892: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William L.A.B. Burdett-Coutts | 3,548 | 64. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results |} Vote summary Seats summary See also MPs elected in the UK general election 1886 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results |} The totals above exclude two Irish candidates whose party affiliation was unclear to F The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British 93 | N/A |
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| Liberal | Leif Jones | 1,916 | 35. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party Leifchild Stratten Leif-Jones 1st Baron Rhayader, PC, known as Leif Jones, ( 16 January 1862 &ndash 26 September 1939) 07 | N/A |
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| Majority | 1,632 | 29. 87 | N/A |
| Turnout | 7,971 | 68. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 55 | N/A |
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 1900: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William L.A.B. Burdett-Coutts | 2,715 | 86. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The UK general election of 1895 was held from 13 July - 7 August 1895 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The United Kingdom general election of 1900 was held from 25 September to 24 October 1900 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British 08 | N/A |
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| Independent Conservative | H. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. H. Montague-Smith | 439 | 13. 92 | N/A |
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| Majority | 2,276 | 72. 16 | N/A |
| Turnout | 7,367 | 42. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 81 | N/A |
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election 1906: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William L.A.B. Burdett-Coutts | 3,167 | 60. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The United Kingdom general election of 1906 was held from 12 January to 8 February 1906 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British 66 | -25. 42 |
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| Liberal | Claud Vere Cavendish Hobart | 2,054 | 39. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 34 | +39. 34 |
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| Majority | 1,113 | 21. 32 | -50. 84 |
| Turnout | 7,539 | 69. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 25 | +26. 44 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |
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| General Election January 1910: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William L.A.B. Burdett-Coutts | 3,917 | 69. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The United Kingdom general election of January 1910 was held from 15 January to 10 February 1910. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British 11 | +8. 45 |
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| Liberal | Claud Vere Cavendish Hobart | 1,751 | 30. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party 89 | -8. 45 |
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| Majority | 2,166 | 38. 21 | +16. 89 |
| Turnout | 7,284 | 77. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 81 | +8. 56 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +8. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties 45 | |
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- Positive swing is Liberal to Conservative
| General Election December 1910: Westminster |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
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| Conservative | William L.A.B. Burdett-Coutts | 3,397 | 73. The United Kingdom general election of December 1910 was held from 3 to 19 December The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (born William Lehman Ashmead-Bartlett; 1851 &ndash 28 July 1921) was an American -born British 45 | +4. 34 |
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| Liberal | H. The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party de Pass | 1,228 | 26. 55 | -4. 34 |
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| Majority | 2,169 | 46. 90 | +8. 69 |
| Turnout | 7,284 | 63. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 50 | -14. 31 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +4. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties 34 | |
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- Constituency abolished in the redistribution of 1918
See also
References
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