January 10th or 11th , 1815

Died:Died June 6,

1891 (aged 76)

July 1, 1867 – November 5, 1873

October 17, 1878 – June 6, 1891

In Office:

Born in Glasgow, Scotland

Knowledge of law was unmatched

Many personal problems

Elected into legislative assembly in 1844

Conservative party creation

Pushed for Confederation

BNA

“Building a nation”

CPR

Pacific Scandal

National policy

Northwest Rebellion

Execution of Riel

Still in power

Long history of severe illness

Severe stroke

76 years old

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