About John Thompson
Lived 1924 – 2016 (aged 92). John Thompson was a Canadian politician.
John MacKenzie Thompson (March 22, 1924 – November 1, 2016) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1986.
Political career Thompson was first elected in the electoral district of Cardston in the 1975 Alberta general election, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. In the 1979 general election Thompson narrowly defeated challenger Broyce Jacobs of the Social Credit Party. In the 1982 general election he defeated Steve Pinchak of the Western Canada Concept Party. He retired at dissolution of the legislature in 1986.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Thompson?
Alberta politician, born 1924
When was John Thompson born?
John Thompson was born on 22 March 1924 in Pasadena.
When did John Thompson die?
John Thompson died on 1 November 2016.
What was John Thompson's occupation?
John Thompson was a politician.
What nationality was John Thompson?
John Thompson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thompson (Alberta politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thompson. https://biography.guide/john-thompson-politician-1924/
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