David Thompson (Barbadian politician)
David John Howard Thompson (25 December 1961 – 23 October 2010) was the sixth prime minister of Barbados from 15 January 2008 until his death from pancreatic cancer on 23 October 2010.
The Honourable David Thompson | |
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Thompson in April 2010 | |
| 6th Prime Minister of Barbados | |
| In office 16 January 2008 – 23 October 2010 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Clifford Husbands |
| Deputy | Freundel Stuart |
| Preceded by | Owen Arthur |
| Succeeded by | Freundel Stuart |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office September 1994 – September 2000 | |
| Prime Minister | Owen Arthur |
| Preceded by | Owen Arthur |
| Succeeded by | Clyde Mascoll |
| In office January 2006 – January 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Owen Arthur |
| Preceded by | Clyde Mascoll |
| Succeeded by | Mia Mottley |
| Member of Parliament for Saint John | |
| In office 16 July 1987 – 23 October 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Errol Barrow |
| Succeeded by | Mara Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1961 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 23 October 2010 (aged 48) Mapps, Barbados |
| Political party | Democratic Labour Party (1978-2010) |
| Spouse | Mara Thompson |
| Children | Misha Oya Osa-Marie |
| Residence | Ilaro Court (2008–2010) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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