Donald Matheson Sutherland

Canadian politician and physician

Donald Matheson Sutherland - Leaders & Politicians born December 3rd, 1879
Born
Died

1970
56 years ago — 91 years old

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Leaders & Politicians

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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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