About James Thompson
Lived 1824 – 1899 (aged 74). James Thompson was a politician.
James Thompson,
Colonial Parliament At the 1856 New South Wales colonial election, the first under responsible government, after the unicameral New South Wales Legislative Council was abolished and replaced with an elected Legislative Assembly and an appointed Legislative Council, Thompson was elected to represent the seat of St Vincent. He did not hold a ministerial or parliamentary position and did not contest the next election in 1858.
Death Thompson died at Burrier on .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Thompson?
NSW politician (19th century)
When was James Thompson born?
James Thompson was born on 26 August 1824.
When did James Thompson die?
James Thompson died on 7 June 1899.
What was James Thompson's occupation?
James Thompson was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Thompson (Australian politician)
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