1877 Dublin University by-election

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The 1877 Dublin University by-election was fought on 13 February 1877. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Edward Gibson, becoming Attorney-General for Ireland. It was retained by the incumbent. [1]

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References

  1. Craig, Fred W. S. (1987). Chronology of British parliamentary by-elections, 1833-1987. Chichester, West Sussex: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 284. ISBN   978-0-900178-31-3.