Donald Matheson Sutherland
Canadian politician and physician
Born
December 3rd, 1879
145 years ago
Died
1970
55 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 5th Minister of National Defence in Canada. Practiced medicine prior to entering politics. Contributed to military policy during a time of global conflict. Managed various defense matters and oversaw military organization and strategy during tenure.
Served as the 5th Minister of National Defence
Practiced medicine before political career
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