Historedia
Person

John Sparrow David Thompson

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1892–1896

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Sparrow David Thompson, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. John Thompson becomes Canada's fourth prime minister

    1892–1894

    Role: Prime Minister

    1. 1892 · CanadaThompson Becomes Prime Minister

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

    2. 1894 · CanadaThompson's Death in Office

      Thompson died in 1894, becoming the second prime minister to die in office.

  2. Mackenzie Bowell becomes Canada's fifth prime minister

    1894–1896

    Role: Predecessor

    1. December 1894 · unknownDeath of Prime Minister Thompson

      Prime Minister John Sparrow David Thompson died unexpectedly in office in December 1894, creating a vacancy for the prime ministership.

    2. December 1894 · unknownAppointment of Mackenzie Bowell

      The Governor General appointed Bowell as prime minister in December 1894 due to his seniority in the cabinet.

    3. 1896 · unknownCabinet Revolt and Resignation

      A cabinet revolt in early 1896 forced Bowell to resign in favor of Charles Tupper.

Sources

  1. John Sparrow David Thompson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  2. Mackenzie Bowell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23