Cambridge University (UK Parliament Constituency)
Cambridge University was a university constituency electing two members to the British House of Commons, from 1603 to 1950.
Read more about Cambridge University (UK Parliament Constituency): Boundaries, Electorate and Election Systems, History, Members of Parliament, Elections Before 1715, Election By Block Vote 1715-1918, Election By Single Transferable Vote 1918-1950
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