William Thompson (Ulster Unionist politician)
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William John "Willie" Thompson (26 October 1939 – 12 December 2010)[1] was a Northern Irish Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politician. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for West Tyrone from 1997 to 2001. He was one of the UUP members opposed to the Good Friday Agreement.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for West Tyrone, Preceded by ...
William Thompson | |
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Member of Parliament for West Tyrone | |
In office 1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001 | |
Preceded by | Constituency Established |
Succeeded by | Pat Doherty |
Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Mid Ulster | |
In office 20 October 1982 – 1986 | |
Preceded by | Assembly re-established |
Succeeded by | Assembly dissolved |
In office 28 June 1973 – 1975 | |
Member of the Constitutional Convention for Mid Ulster | |
In office 1975–1976 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-10-26)26 October 1939 Beragh, Northern Ireland |
Died | 12 December 2010(2010-12-12) (aged 71) Omagh, Northern Ireland |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
Spouse | Violet |
Children | Wilma Elaine Paul |
Profession | Farmer, Postmaster |
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