A general election was held in the United Kingdom between 31 March and 27 April 1880 and all 60 seats in
Scotland were contested. Of particular note was the Scottish-based
Midlothian campaign of
William Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone ( ; 29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British statesman and Liberal politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he served for 12 years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four non-conse ...
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Results
Below is a table summarising the results of the 1880 general election in Scotland.
University constituencies
Votes summary
See also
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References
1880 in Scotland
1880s elections in Scotland
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
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