John A. Macdonald
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Sir John Alexander Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 until his death in 1891. He was the dominant figure of Canadian Confederation, and had a po
Macdonald, c. 1875
Portrait of Isabella Clark Macdonald.
Macdonald in 1858.
Macdonald at the far right in 1860
John Abbott
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Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott was the third prime minister of Canada, serving from 1891 to 1892. He held office as the leader of the Conservative Party.
Abbott in 1892
McGill College where John Abbott studied and graduated.
Abbott in 1863.
Abbott in 1870 as Dean of Law at McGill University.