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Thompson Becomes Prime Minister

When: 1892
Where: Canada
Part of: John Thompson becomes Canada's fourth prime minister

John Sparrow David Thompson assumed the office of Prime Minister in 1892, succeeding John Abbott.

Thompson became prime minister in 1892, following the retirement of John Abbott. He was the fourth prime minister of Canada, serving from 1892 until his death in 1894.

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John Sparrow David Thompson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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