John A. Macdonald
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Summary
John A. Macdonald was born on January 11, 1815[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on June 6, 1891[3], in Ottawa[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,239 views/month, #6,163 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cataraqui Cemetery[8]
- Father: Hugh Macdonald[9]
- Mother: Helen Shaw[10]
- Spouse: Isabella Macdonald[11], Agnes Macdonald, 1st Baroness Macdonald of Earnscliffe[12]
- Child: Hugh John Macdonald[13], Mary Theodora Margaret Macdonald[14]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[15]
- Position held: Joint Premier of the Province of Canada for Canada West[16], Prime Minister of Canada[17], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], Member of the King's Privy Council for Canada[19], member of the House of Commons of Canada[20]
- Educated at: Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute[21]
- Notable work: Constitution Act, 1867[22], North-West Mounted Police[23], National Policy[24]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25], Person of National Historic Significance[26]
- Member of: Orange Order[27]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Liberal-Conservative Party[30], Conservative Party of Canada[31], Upper Canada Tories[32], Great Coalition[33]
- Commons category: John A. Macdonald[34]
- Military, police or special rank: Private[35]
- Cause of death: stroke[36]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[37]
- Residence: Kingston[38]
- Family name: Macdonald[39]
- Given name: John[40], Alexander[41]
- Significant event: Pacific Scandal[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:John A. Macdonald[43]
- Commons gallery: John A. Macdonald[44]
- Work location: Ottawa[45], Picton[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John A. Macdonald include Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in Canada[49] and Mount Macdonald[50], a mountain[51], in Canada[52].
Why It Matters
John A. Macdonald has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of National Policy[55], a policy[56], in Canada[57]. Entities named for him include Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in Canada[49] and Mount Macdonald[50], a mountain[51], in Canada[52].
FAQs
Where was John A. Macdonald born?
John A. Macdonald was born in Glasgow[2].
Where did John A. Macdonald die?
John A. Macdonald died in Ottawa[4].
Who were John A. Macdonald's parents?
John A. Macdonald's father was Hugh Macdonald[9]. John A. Macdonald's mother was Helen Shaw[10].
Who was John A. Macdonald married to?
John A. Macdonald's spouses include Isabella Macdonald[11] and Agnes Macdonald, 1st Baroness Macdonald of Earnscliffe[12].
What did John A. Macdonald do for work?
John A. Macdonald worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did John A. Macdonald go to school?
John A. Macdonald was educated at Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute[21].
What awards did John A. Macdonald receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[25] and Person of National Historic Significance[26].
What did John A. Macdonald discover?
John A. Macdonald is credited as discoverer of National Policy[55].