About David Thompson
Lived 1836 – 1886 (aged 49). David Thompson was a Canadian politician and merchant.
David Thompson (December 7, 1836 – April 18, 1886) was a Canadian businessman and political figure. He represented Haldimand in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1886.
He was born in Wainfleet Township in Upper Canada in 1836,
David's son, Andrew, later represented Haldimand and Monck in the House of Commons.
The property where the mansion built by Thompson's father still stands is now preserved as a National Historic Site of Canada, Ruthven Park.
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Who was David Thompson?
Canadian businessman and political figure
When was David Thompson born?
David Thompson was born on 7 December 1836 in Wainfleet.
When did David Thompson die?
David Thompson died on 18 April 1886 in Haldimand County.
What was David Thompson's occupation?
David Thompson was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was David Thompson?
David Thompson was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: David Thompson (Canadian politician)
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