Thomas William Bird
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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 ...
Thomas William Bird | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Nelson | |
In office 1921–1930 | |
Preceded by | John Archibald Campbell |
Succeeded by | Bernard Munroe Stitt |
Personal details | |
Born | May 4, 1883 Killington, Westmorland, England, United Kingdom |
Died | June 9, 1958(1958-06-09) (aged 75) St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | British subject |
Political party | Progressive Party |
Occupation | clergyman |
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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]