Charles Edward Poulett Thomson Baron Sydenham 1799-1841

Photo by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted December, 2009

Photo by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted December, 2009

Photo Source - Wikipedia

Plaque Location

The County of Frontenac
The City of Kingston
In front of the Stuart Street entrance to the
Kingston General Hospital

Coordinates: N 44 13.472 W 76 29.580

Plaque Text

Thomson, a British businessman and politician, was sent to North America to implement the Union of the Canadas. Having won assent for the union in 1840, he was elevated to the peerage and served as the new province's Governor-General until his untimely death in Kingston. In establishing a system based on harmony between legislative and executive branches, yet one which fell short of responsible government, he succeeded in bringing together moderates in an administration designed to aid in recovery from the recent political, social and economic troubles that culminated in the Rebellions of 1837-38.

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