John Sandfield Macdonald
Canadian politician, 1st Premier of Ontario
Born
December 12th, 1812
212 years ago
Died
1872
153 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the first Premier of Ontario from 1867 to 1871. Participated in the confederation discussions that led to the formation of Canada. Practiced law and held various political positions, including being a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. Played a significant role in shaping the early governance of Ontario.
Served as the 1st Premier of Ontario
Contributed to Canadian Confederation
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