John A. Macdonald ... Sir John Alexander Macdonald[a] (10 or 11 January 1815 [b] – 6 June 1891) was the first prime minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 until …

Dec 27, 2025 · Sir John Macdonald was the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada (1867–73, 1878–91), who led Canada through its period of early growth. Though accused of …

Feb 11, 2025 · But in the shifting tides of history, one truth remains: Sir John A. Macdonald, in all his complexity, remains at the very heart of the Canadian story. This is the first of series of …

Sir John Alexander Macdonald, prime minister of Canada 1867–73 and 1878–91, lawyer, businessman, politician (born 10 or 11 January 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland...

A master of the art of compromise and a brilliant tactical politician, Sir John A. Macdonald played a pivotal role in the formation, consolidation, and expansion of the Canadian confederation.

John A. Macdonald helped create the Conservative Party in 1854. He was Attorney General of Canada West from 1854 to 1858, 1858 to 1862 and from 1864 to 1867. Along with with …

Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister, is rightfully considered a founding father of the nation. His political career spanned several decades, during which he played a central role …

Macdonald was chosen as the obvious man to become the first Prime Minister and was proclaimed Knight Commander of the Bath and hence became Sir John A. Macdonald.

In 1860, John A. Macdonald was Upper Canada's most prominent politician, a flawed and witty man with great organizational skills, an enviable stamina and a public taste for alcohol.

John Alexander Macdonald (1815-1891) was a pivotal figure in Canadian history, serving as the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada. Born in Scotland and later settling in Upper …