Episode 4 of 4
1829 County Clare By-Election
- When
- July 1829
- Where
- County Clare, Ireland
O'Connell was re-elected and took his seat in Westminster, standing unopposed in a new by-election.
In July 1829, O'Connell was permitted to stand unopposed in the County Clare by-election for the seat previously denied to him. He was re-elected and took his seat in Westminster. This occurred after the disenfranchisement of his previous supporters.
Sources
- Catholic emancipation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-25
- Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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