John Macdonald

Politician

1824 – 1890

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Who was John Macdonald?

John Macdonald was a Canadian merchant, churchman, philanthropist, and politician in the late 19th century in Toronto. He was a major patron of the Young Men's Christian Association and the Toronto General Hospital. In 1860, he built a mansion called Oaklands, which is now part of a private co-educational school.

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Born
Dec 27, 1824
Perth
Nationality
  • Canada
Education
  • Dalhousie University
Lived in
  • Perth
Died
Feb 4, 1890

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on July 23, 2013

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