1761 Irish general election
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The 1761 Irish general election1 was the first general election to the Irish House of Commons in over thirty years, with the previous general election having taken place in 1727. Despite few constituencies hosting electoral contests, the election was significant due to it taking place in a time of rising political awareness within the Irish public, with many being drawn to the cause of patriotism.[1]
Quick Facts All 300 seats of the House of Commons 151 seats were needed for a majority, First party ...
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