Charles Poulett Thomson, 1st Baron Sydenham
Charles Poulett Thomson, 1st Baron Sydenham: A Comprehensive Overview Charles Poulett Thomson, 1st Baron Sydenham, born on September 13, 1799, at Waverley Abbey House in Surrey, was a prominent British businessman, politician, and diplomat. He is best known for serving as the first Governor General of the Province of Canada after its formation in 1840….