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- January 12, 1765
The Kinsale by-election caused by the death of John Folliott on this date is contested by Agmondisham Vesey and Richard Meade
The Kinsale by-election in 1765 was triggered by the death of John Folliott, who was the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Kinsale. By-elections are held to fill parliamentary seats that become vacant due to various reasons, including the death of the sitting MP.
John Folliott’s death created a vacancy in the Kinsale constituency, which necessitated a by-election to elect a new MP to represent the area in the British House of Commons. By-elections provide voters with the opportunity to choose a new representative in the event of such vacancies between general elections.