1681 English general election

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The 1681 English general election returned members to the last parliament of Charles II. Dubbed the Oxford Parliament, the body elected sat for one week from 21 March 1681 until 28 March 1681. Party strengths are an approximation, with many MPs' allegiances being unknown.

Quick facts All 513 seats in the House of Commons 257 seats needed for a majority, First party ...
1681 English general election

← Oct 1679
1681
1685 â†’

All 513 seats in the House of Commons
257 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Tor
Leader Anthony Ashley Cooper
Party Whig Tory
Seats won 309 193
Seat change Decrease 1 Decrease 27

Composition of the House of Commons after the election
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References

  • Henning, Basil, ed. (1983), The House of Commons, 1660–1690, The History of Parliament, Secker & Warburg


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