Charles Townsend (British politician)

Charles Townsend
Member of Parliament
for Bristol North
In office
4 July 1892 – 13 July 1895
Preceded byLewis Fry
Succeeded byLewis Fry
Personal details
Born1832
United Kingdom
Died4 November 1908 (aged 76)
United Kingdom
Political partyLiberal

Charles Townsend (1832-November 4, 1908) was a British Liberal politician who represented Bristol North in the House of Commons from 1892 to 1895.[1][2][3]

Electoral history

General election 1892: Bristol North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Charles Townsend 4,409 52.0 +8.7
Liberal Unionist Lewis Fry 4,064 48.0 −8.7
Majority 345 4.0 N/A
Turnout 8,473 78.0 +7.7
Registered electors 10,862
Liberal gain from Liberal Unionist Swing +8.7
General election 1895: Bristol North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Unionist Lewis Fry 4,702 51.3 +3.3
Liberal Charles Townsend 4,464 48.7 −3.3
Majority 238 2.6 N/A
Turnout 9,166 79.8 +1.8
Registered electors 11,490
Liberal Unionist gain from Liberal Swing +3.3

References

  1. ^ "Mr Charles Townsend (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1974). British Parliamentary Election Results 1885–1918. doi:10.1007/978-1-349-02298-4. hdl:2027/mdp.39015032111430. ISBN 978-1-349-02300-4.
  3. ^ Scott-Keltie, John, ed. (25 August 1907). The Statesman's Year-Book. doi:10.1057/9780230270367. ISBN 9780230270367.


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