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1894 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1894.

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Historical records for Canada in 1894

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December

12 December 1894

Death of John Sparrow David Thompson

Thompson, John Sparrow David · Windsor · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Death of John Sparrow David Thompson

12 December 1894

Privy Council

Thompson, John Sparrow David · Windsor · Member of Privy Council · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Member of Privy Council, by Queen Victoria

21 December 1894

Prime Minister of Canada

Bowell, Mackenzie · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Becomes prime minister after Thompson dies.

Other events (month unknown)

1894

Prime Minister of Canada

Bowell, Mackenzie · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Prime Minister of Canada

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