About Ben Thompson
Lived 1924 – 1998 (aged 73). Ben Thompson was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Benjamin Cope (Ben) Thompson (11 April 1924 – 23 March 1998) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. Thompson served as a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada.
He was first elected at the Northumberland riding in the 1957 general election and re-elected there in the 1958 election. Thompson left federal politics after completing his second term, the 24th Canadian Parliament, and did not campaign in the 1962 election. He died of cancer on 23 March 1998.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Thompson?
Canadian politician (1924-1998)
When was Ben Thompson born?
Ben Thompson was born on 11 April 1924 in Toronto.
When did Ben Thompson die?
Ben Thompson died on 23 March 1998 in Brighton.
What was Ben Thompson's occupation?
Ben Thompson was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was Ben Thompson?
Ben Thompson was Canadian.
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