Donald Matheson Sutherland

Canadian politician and physician

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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