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Death of Prime Minister Thompson
- When
- December 1894
- Where
- unknown
Prime Minister John Sparrow David Thompson died unexpectedly in office in December 1894, creating a vacancy for the prime ministership.
The sudden death of Prime Minister Thompson in December 1894 necessitated a replacement. Bowell, as the most senior cabinet member, was positioned to succeed him, marking a transition in leadership within the Conservative government.
Sources
- Mackenzie Bowell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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