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Levi Thomson

1855 – 1938

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Lived 1855 – 1938 (aged 83). Levi Thomson was a Canadian politician, farmer, crown attorney and lawyer.

Levi Thomson, (February 17, 1855 – April 14, 1938) was a farmer, lawyer, and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Qu'Appelle in the House of Commons of Canada from 1911 to 1921 as a Liberal and then Unionist member.

He was born in Erin Township, Canada West, the son of John Thomson, a native of Scotland, and Sarah McMillan. He began studying law in Toronto before moving west in 1882, and settling on a farm in Wolseley. In 1884, he married Mabel Maud Perley, the daughter of William Dell Perley. Thomson completed his legal studies in Regina in 1894 and practised law in Wolseley. He served as crown prosecutor from 1897 to 1904, resigning to run unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons. Thomson was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the Saskatchewan assembly in 1905. In 1913, he was named King's Counsel. He served on the council for Wolseley from 1889 to 1903 and was mayor in 1904. Electoral record

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Who was Levi Thomson?

Canadian politician (1855-1938)

When was Levi Thomson born?

Levi Thomson was born on 17 February 1855 in Erin.

When did Levi Thomson die?

Levi Thomson died on 14 April 1938 in Wolseley.

What was Levi Thomson's occupation?

Levi Thomson was a politician, farmer, crown attorney and lawyer.

What nationality was Levi Thomson?

Levi Thomson was Canadian.

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· Wikidata: Q6535533

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