Thomas Fennell
politician · businessperson
- January 9, 1928 · Toronto
- January 27, 2012
- 84 years
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|Thomas Scott Fennell (9 January 1928 – 27 January 2012) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was an insurance executive and businessman by career.
He was elected to the Ontario in 1979 and re-elected there in the 1980 and 1984 elections. Fennell left national politics in 1988 and did not run in that year's election, having served in the 31st, 32nd and 33rd Canadian Parliaments. According to his obituary in the Globe and Mail (January 30, 2012, pp S6), he was the Chief Government Whip in the latter term.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.In which election years was Thomas Scott Fennell re-elected?
- A.1984 and 1988
- B.1979 and 1982
- C.1980 and 1984correct
- D.1981 and 1985
Thomas Scott Fennell was re-elected in the 1980 and 1984 elections.
Source: career section
2.When did Thomas Scott Fennell leave national politics?
- A.2012
- B.1984
- C.1979
- D.1988correct
Thomas Scott Fennell left national politics in 1988.
Source: career section
3.Did Thomas Scott Fennell run for office in the 1988 federal election?
- A.Yes, but he was defeated
- B.No, he retired early
- C.No, he did not runcorrect
- D.Yes, he was re-elected
Thomas Scott Fennell did not run in the 1988 federal election.
Source: career section
4.In which newspaper was the obituary of Thomas Scott Fennell published?
- A.Ottawa Citizen
- B.National Post
- C.Toronto Star
- D.The Globe and Mailcorrect
The obituary for Thomas Scott Fennell appeared in the Globe and Mail.
Source: career section
5.On what date was the obituary for Thomas Scott Fennell published in the Globe and Mail?
- A.9 January 2012
- B.30 January 2012correct
- C.15 February 2012
- D.27 January 2012
The obituary of Thomas Scott Fennell was published in the Globe and Mail on January 30, 2012.
Source: career section
6.On what page of the Globe and Mail was the obituary of Thomas Scott Fennell located?
- A.S6correct
- B.A1
- C.C2
- D.B4
The obituary of Thomas Scott Fennell was found on page S6 of the Globe and Mail.
Source: career section
7.What is the full name of the politician discussed in the biography?
- A.Thomas Scott Fennellcorrect
- B.Thomas James Fennell
- C.Thomas William Fennell
- D.Thomas Edward Fennell
The person described is Thomas Scott Fennell.
Source: biographical introduction
8.Which of the following describes the political career of Thomas Scott Fennell?
- A.He served in the provincial legislature only
- B.He served in the House of Commonscorrect
- C.He was a mayor before joining Parliament
- D.He was a cabinet minister for ten years
Thomas Scott Fennell was a member of the House of Commons of Canada.
Source: biographical introduction
9.What was the date of birth of Thomas Scott Fennell?
- A.27 January 2012
- B.15 February 1930
- C.12 June 1925
- D.9 January 1928correct
Thomas Scott Fennell was born on 9 January 1928.
Source: biographical introduction
10.What was the date of death of Thomas Scott Fennell?
- A.15 March 2005
- B.30 January 2012
- C.27 January 2012correct
- D.9 January 1988
Thomas Scott Fennell died on 27 January 2012.
Source: biographical introduction
11.Which political party did Thomas Scott Fennell represent in the House of Commons of Canada?
- A.Progressive Conservativecorrect
- B.Liberal Party
- C.New Democratic Party
- D.Reform Party
Thomas Scott Fennell was a member of the Progressive Conservative party.
Source: biographical introduction
12.What was the professional career of Thomas Scott Fennell before entering politics?
- A.Insurance executive and businessmancorrect
- B.Journalist and editor
- C.Doctor and surgeon
- D.Teacher and professor
Thomas Scott Fennell worked as an insurance executive and businessman.
Source: biographical introduction
13.In what year was Thomas Scott Fennell first elected to the House of Commons of Canada?
- A.1979correct
- B.1984
- C.1988
- D.1975
Thomas Scott Fennell was elected to the House of Commons in 1979.
Source: career section
14.During which Canadian Parliaments did Thomas Scott Fennell serve?
- A.30th, 31st, and 32nd
- B.33rd, 34th, and 35th
- C.32nd, 33rd, and 34th
- D.31st, 32nd, and 33rdcorrect
Thomas Scott Fennell served in the 31st, 32nd and 33rd Canadian Parliaments.
Source: career section
15.What official role did Thomas Scott Fennell hold during his final term in Parliament?
- A.Leader of the Opposition
- B.Speaker of the House
- C.Chief Government Whipcorrect
- D.Minister of Finance
Thomas Scott Fennell served as the Chief Government Whip during his final parliamentary term.
Source: career section
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