John Sandfield Macdonald President

John Sandfield Macdonald, QC (December 12, 1812 – June 1, 1872) was the first Premier of the province of Ontario, one of the four founding provinces created at the confederation of Canada in 1867. He served as both premier and Attorney-General of Ontario from July 16, 1867, to December 20, 1871.He was personally referred to by his middle name Sandfield and often signed his correspondence and documents as "J. Sandfield Macdonald".

Personal facts

John Sandfield Macdonald
Birth dateDecember 12, 1812
Birth place
Glengarry County Ontario
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathJune 01, 1872
Place of death
Cornwall Ontario

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