University members Unreformed House of Commons



the 2 ancient universities of cambridge , oxford elected 2 members each 1603. franchise restricted holders of doctoral , master s degrees, excluded great bulk of graduates (mostly anglican clergy) holding bachelor s degrees. both universities had 500 electors in 18th century, rising 800 1832, @ elections smaller number voted. after act of union of 1801, dublin university elected 1 member.







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