Thomas William Bird

Thomas William Bird
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

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.

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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