1873 Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universities by-election explained

The 1873 Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universities by-election was held on 4 December 1873. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Lyon Playfair, becoming Postmaster General. It was retained by Playfair, who was unopposed.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Craig, F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig . British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 . 1 . 1977 . Macmillan . London . 617.

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