John Alexander Macdonald (1815-1891) was a Canadian Conservative politician.
Short Biography:
He was born in Glasgow but taken to Ontario as a child. In 1857 he became prime minister of Upper Canada. He took the leading part in the movement for federation, and in 1867 became the first prime minister of Canada.
He was defeated in 1873, but returned to office in 1878, and retained it until his death.
Why is John A. Macdonald famous?
John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada.
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