1808 Stamford by-election

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The 1808 Stamford by-election was held on 30 January 1808, following the death of the incumbent Tory MP John Leland. [1] The by-election was won by the Tory candidate Evan Foulkes, who stood unopposed. [2]

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References

  1. "Mr John Leland (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  2. "Mr Evan Foulkes (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-27.