1878 Cirencester by-election

The 1878 Cirencester by-election was held on 12 March 1878. The by-election was fought due to the succession to a peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Allen Bathurst who became the sixth Earl Bathurst. It was won by the Conservative candidate Thomas William Chester-Master.

1878 Cirencester By-Election Overview

The Cirencester by-election took place on 12 March 1878. This election was necessitated by the succession to a peerage of the sitting Conservative MP, Allen Bathurst, who ascended to the title of the sixth Earl Bathurst.

Election Outcome

The by-election was successfully won by the Conservative candidate Thomas William Chester-Master.

Key Details

  • Date: 12 March 1878
  • Incumbent MP: Allen Bathurst
  • Newly Elected MP: Thomas William Chester-Master