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Thomas William Bird

Thomas William Bird

Canadian politician


Thomas William Bird (May 4, 1883 June 9, 1958) was a politician and clergyman. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1921 as a Member of the Progressive Party to represent the riding of Nelson. He was re-elected in 1925 and again in 1926 then defeated in 1930. He died a natural death late in his life.

Quick Facts Member of the Canadian Parliament for Nelson, Preceded by ...

Bird played an unexpectedly pivotal role in the King–Byng Affair, as he fell asleep during debate on a motion of non-confidence in the 13th Canadian Ministry, and when re-awakened accidentally voted against the government, resulting in the non-confidence motion being passed by a single vote and the government falling as a result.[1]


References

  1. "Canadian Parliamentary Review - Article". www.revparl.ca.



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