John Sparrow David Thompson

Prime Minister of Canada from 1892 to 1894
Person human Q128686
John Sparrow David Thompson
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John Sparrow David Thompson

Summary

John Sparrow David Thompson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Halifax[2]. He was born on November 10, 1845[3]. He died in Windsor Castle[4]. He died on December 12, 1894[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and lecturer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Halifax[2], John Sparrow David Thompson…
  • John Sparrow David Thompson died in Windsor Castle[4].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson was born on November 10, 1845[3].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson was born on November 10, 1844[10].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson died on December 12, 1894[5].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].
  • Among John Sparrow David Thompson's spouses was Annie Thompson[12].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson worked as a politician[6].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson worked as a lecturer[8].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson held the position of Premier of Nova Scotia[14].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson held the position of Prime Minister of Canada[15].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[17].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[18].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[19].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson was employed by Dalhousie University[20].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson received the Person of National Historic Significance[22].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson's religion is recorded as Methodism[23].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson is recorded as male[25].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John Sparrow David Thompson was affiliated with the Liberal-Conservative Party[27].

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Origins and Family

John Sparrow David Thompson was born in Halifax[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 10, 1845[3] and November 10, 1844[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and lecturer[8]. John Sparrow David Thompson was employed by Dalhousie University[20]. Positions held include Premier of Nova Scotia[14], a public office[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; Prime Minister of Canada[15], a public office[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1867[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the House of Commons of Canada[17], a position[36], in Canada[37]; justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia[38]; and member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Person of National Historic Significance[22], an award[42], in Canada[43].

Personal Life

Among John Sparrow David Thompson's spouses was Annie Thompson[12]. Religious affiliations include Methodism[23], a Christian denominational family[44] and Catholicism[24], a Christian denominational family[45], founded in 1054[46]. He was affiliated with the Liberal-Conservative Party[27].

Death and Burial

John Sparrow David Thompson died on December 12, 1894[5]. He died in Windsor Castle[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[47]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

John Sparrow David Thompson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was John Sparrow David Thompson born?

John Sparrow David Thompson's place of birth was Halifax[2].

Where did John Sparrow David Thompson die?

John Sparrow David Thompson passed away in Windsor Castle[4].

Who was John Sparrow David Thompson married to?

John Sparrow David Thompson's spouses include Annie Thompson[12].

What did John Sparrow David Thompson do for work?

John Sparrow David Thompson worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and lecturer[8].

What awards did John Sparrow David Thompson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21] and Person of National Historic Significance[22].

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  10. [17] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [39] . Legislative Library of Nova Scotia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [22] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [10] . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name John, David, Sparrow
    Position held Premier of Nova Scotia, Prime Minister of Canada, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom +7
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