Episode 4 of 4
Union Comes into Force
- When
- 31 December 1800 – 1 January 1801
- Where
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Part of
- Act of Union 1800
The acts came into force between 31 December 1800 and 1 January 1801, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Having been passed on 2 July and 1 August 1800, the parallel acts came into force between 31 December 1800 and 1 January 1801, uniting the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland. The merged Parliament of the United Kingdom held its first meeting on 22 January 1801, with members of the House of Commons not elected afresh.
Sources
- Acts of Union 1800 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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