About John W. Thompson
Lived 1858 – 1914 (aged 55). John W. Thompson was a Canadian politician.
John W. Thompson (May 31, 1858 Thompson later worked as a farmer and resided in Minnedosa, Manitoba during his political career. He also served on the council for Minnedosa. In 1881, Thompson married Annie Smith.
He ran for the House of Commons of Canada in the 1900 federal election as a candidate of the Liberal Party of Canada, but lost to Conservative William James Roche by 422 votes in the Marquette riding.
Thompson was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1910 provincial election, defeating Conservative incumbent William B. Waddell by 34 votes in Minnedosa. The Conservatives won the election, and he served as an opposition member. He did not seek re-election in 1914.
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Who was John W. Thompson?
Canadian politician
When was John W. Thompson born?
John W. Thompson was born on 31 May 1858.
When did John W. Thompson die?
John W. Thompson died on 4 February 1914.
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John W. Thompson was a politician.
What nationality was John W. Thompson?
John W. Thompson was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John W. Thompson (Manitoba politician)
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