Charles Tupper
Politician
1821 – 1915
Who was Charles Tupper?
Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, GCMG, CB, PC was a Canadian father of Confederation: as the Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864 to 1867, he led Nova Scotia into Confederation. He went on to serve as the sixth Prime Minister of Canada, sworn into office on May 1, 1896, seven days after parliament had been dissolved. He lost the June 23 election and resigned on July 8, 1896. His 69-day term as prime minister is currently the shortest in Canadian history.
Tupper was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia to the Rev. Charles Tupper and Miriam Lockhart. He was educated at Horton Academy, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, graduating MD in 1843. He practiced medicine periodically throughout his political career. He entered Nova Scotian politics in 1855 as a protégé of James William Johnston. During Johnston's tenure as premier of Nova Scotia in 1857–59 and 1863–64, Tupper served as provincial secretary. Tupper replaced Johnston as premier in 1864. As premier, Tupper established public education in Nova Scotia. He also worked to expand Nova Scotia's railway network in order to promote industry.
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- Born
- Jul 2, 1821
Amherst - Also known as
- Dr. Charles Tupper
- Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Baptists
- Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- University of Edinburgh Medical School
- Died
- Oct 30, 1915
Bexleyheath - Resting place
- St. John's Cemetery, Halifax
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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