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1873 Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universities by-election

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The 1873 Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universities by-election was held on 4 December 1873. The byelection was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Lyon Playfair, becoming Postmaster General. It was retained by Playfair, who was unopposed.[1]

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  1. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1977). British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (1 ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 617.