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1818 General Election
- When
- 17 June–18 July 1818
- Where
- United Kingdom
The election was held from 17 June to 18 July 1818, resulting in a Tory majority of around 90 seats.
The fifth Parliament was dissolved on 10 June 1818. The election took place over several weeks, ending on 18 July. The Tories retained control, gaining a majority of approximately 90 seats, while the Whigs gained a few seats.
Sources
- 1818 United Kingdom general election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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