1869 Greek legislative election explained

Previous Election:1868
Next Election:1872
Election Date:16 May 1869
Country:Kingdom of Greece
Nopercentage:yes
First Election:yes
Party1:English Party
Leader1:Thrasyvoulos Zaimis
Seats1:100
Party2:Russian Party
Leader2:Alexandros Koumoundouros
Seats2:50
Party3:French Party
Leader3:Dimitrios Voulgaris
Seats3:30
Party4:Independents
Leader4:
Seats4:7
Prime Minister
Before Election:Dimitrios Voulgaris
Before Party:French Party
After Election:Thrasyvoulos Zaimis
After Party:English Party
Results Sec:Results

Parliamentary elections were held in Greece on 16 May 1869.[1] Supporters of Thrasyvoulos Zaimis won a majority of the 187 seats.[2] Zaimis remained Prime Minister, having assumed office on 6 February.[3]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p853
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p866