Frances Tupper

Frances Amélia Tupper, Lady Tupper (née Morse; March 14, 1826 – May 11, 1912) was the wife of Sir Charles Tupper, the sixth Prime Minister of Canada.[2] They had six children together, three boys and three girls.

Lady Tupper
Frances Tupper, aged 62
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Canada
In role
May 1, 1896 – July 8, 1896
Preceded byVacant,
title last held by Annie Thompson
Succeeded byZoé Laurier
Personal details
Born
Frances Amelia Morse

(1826-03-14)March 14, 1826[1]
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedMay 11, 1912(1912-05-11) (aged 86)
Nova Scotia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Spouse(s)Sir Charles Tupper
Children6, including:
Charles Hibbert Tupper
William Johnston Tupper

Legacy

Two of their sons, Charles Hibbert Tupper and William Johnston Tupper, also had careers in politics. Lady Tupper was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

See also
  • Spouses of the Prime Ministers of Canada

References
  1. Alberta History
  2. "Lady Tupper Dead. Her Husband Served Canada As Premier And High Commissioner". The New York Times. May 12, 1912.
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