The 1847
Canterbury by-election was an uncontested election, which was held on 15 March 1847. It was brought about as a result of the death of the incumbent
Conservative MP,
James Bradshaw and was won by the
Liberal candidate
Lord Albert Conyngham (the only declared candidate).
See also
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List of United Kingdom by-elections (1832–1847)
This is a list of parliamentary by-elections in the United Kingdom held between 1832 and 1847, with the names of the previous incumbent and the victor in the by-election and their respective parties. Where seats changed political party at the e ...
References
1847 in England
Canterbury
1847 elections in the United Kingdom
By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Kent constituencies
19th century in Kent
March 1847 events
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