Thomas Simpson Sproule
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Thomas Simpson Sproule (October 25, 1843 – November 10, 1917) was a Canadian parliamentarian, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada from 1911–1915, and a member of the Canadian Senate from 1915–1917.
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The Hon. Thomas Simpson Sproule | |
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13th Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada | |
In office November 15, 1911 – December 2, 1915 | |
Monarch | George V |
Governor General | Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn |
Prime Minister | Robert Laird Borden |
Preceded by | Charles Marcil |
Succeeded by | Albert Sévigny |
Senator for Grey, Ontario | |
In office 1915–1917 | |
Appointed by | Robert Borden |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Grey East | |
In office 1878–1915 | |
Preceded by | William Kingston Flesher |
Succeeded by | District was abolished in 1914 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1843-10-25)October 25, 1843 King Township, Upper Canada |
Died | November 10, 1917(1917-11-10) (aged 74) Markdale, Ontario |
Political party | Conservative |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
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