John A. Macdonald was a Scottish-born Canadian lawyer and politician who became the first Prime Minister of Canada in 1867. He was instrumental in the formation of the Canadian Federation, leading the conferences and drafting the British North America Act, which officially established Canada as a nation on July 1, 1867. Macdonald's legacy is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Canadian history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $40 million (2024)
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About
Canadian Lawyer and Politician who became the 1st Prime Minister of Canada in 1867. He notably led the conferences and the drafting of the British North America Act, which made Canada an official nation on 1 July 1867. He is credited with creating the Canadian Federation.
Before Fame
At age 15, he traveled to Toronto to gain a law degree to support his family.
Trivia
He is responsible for securing most of the territories Canada controls presently.
Family Life
He married his first cousin, Isabella Clark in September 1843.
Associated With
He was in office while Abraham Lincoln was President of the U.S..