Greek legislative election, 1861

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Parliamentary elections were held in Greece on 16 January 1861. [1] Supporters of the Athanasios Miaoulis-led coalition won a majority of the 138 seats. [2] Miaoulis remained Prime Minister. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p829 ISBN   978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p853
  3. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p866
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