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John Kirkman

John Kirkman

English politician

John Kirkman (1741 – 19 September 1780)[1] was an English politician.

At the general election in September 1780, Kirkman was elected as one of the 4 MPs for the City of London.[2] However, he died on 19 September 1780,[1] the day when the polls closed.[2] A by-election was held in November, which was won by John Sawbridge, one of the two MPs defeated in London at the general election.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "L" (part 3)
  2. [2]
    Stooks Smith, Henry. (1973) [1844-1850]. Craig, F. W. S. (ed.). The Parliaments of England (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 210. ISBN 0-900178-13-2.
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