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John A. Macdonald. Sir John Alexander Macdonald [a] GCB PC QC (January 10 or 11, 1815 [b] – June 6, 1891) was the first prime minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 until his death in 1891. He was the dominant figure of Canadian Confederation, and had a political career that spanned almost half a century.
- 1837-1838
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22 de mar. de 2024 · Sir John Macdonald was the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada (1867–73, 1878–91), who led Canada through its period of early growth. Though accused of devious and unscrupulous methods, he is remembered for his achievements.
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Sir John Alexander Macdonald GCB KCMG PC PC QC ( Glasgow, 11 de janeiro de 1815 – Ottawa, 6 de junho de 1891) foi um advogado e político canadense que serviu como o primeiro primeiro-ministro do Canadá em duas ocasiões, de 1867 a 1873 e depois de 1878 até sua morte.
31 de jul. de 2013 · A comprehensive article about the life and legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, the first and second-longest serving prime minister of Canada. Learn about his early career, political achievements, business interests, and controversial policies on Confederation, Indigenous rights, and immigration.
Learn about the life and legacy of Canada's first leader and "founding father", John A. Macdonald, who expanded the country's territory, economy, and culture. Find out how he rose from a Scottish immigrant to a successful lawyer, legislator, and prime minister, and faced challenges such as alcoholism, racism, and scandals.
The other determining force was contained within a single person — John A. Macdonald. Almost certainly — conclusively so, in this author’s opinion — had there then been no Macdonald there would today be no Canada. John A Macdonald addresses the Fathers of Confederation in a painting by John David Kelly.
He also acted as an agent for British investors in Canadian real estate. Connections formed with British businessmen who were directors of the Trust and Loan Company led to his being appointed, in 1864, president of a British-backed firm in Quebec, the St Lawrence Warehouse, Dock and Wharfage Company.
