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John Sparrow David Thompson

Prime Minister of Canada from 1892 to 1894

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Also known as John Thompson, Sir John Sparrow David Thompson

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, lecturer
Position held: Premier of Nova Scotia, Prime Minister of Canada, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the House of Commons of Canada
Citizenship: Canada
Born: November 10, 1845, November 10, 1844
Died: December 12, 1894

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Sir John Sparrow David Thompson was the fourth prime minister of Canada, serving from 1892 until his death in 1894. He had previously been fifth premier of Nova Scotia for a brief period in 1882. He is the only post-Confederation provincial premier to become prime minister, as of 2026.

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Notable quotes

“These Yankee politicians are the lowest race of thieves in existence.”
— Statement made during sensitive diplomatic talks with the United States over a trade dispute

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