Dumfries Burghs (Commonwealth Parliament constituency)
| Dumfries Burghs | |
|---|---|
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Former Constituency for the Protectorate Parliament | |
| Region | Scotland |
| Former constituency | |
| Created | 1654 |
| Abolished | 1659 |
| Replaced by |
Dumfries Sanquhar Lochmaben Annan Wigtown Kirkcudbright Whithorn New Galloway |
| Created from | Scotland |
During the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland, called the Protectorate, the Scottish burghs of Dumfries, Sanquhar, Lochmaben, Annan, Wigtown, Kirkcudbright, Whithorn and New Galloway were jointly represented by one Member of Parliament in the House of Commons at Westminster from 1654 until 1659. Elections were held at Dumfries.
Further information: First Protectorate Parliament ยง Scotland
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