Birthdate: January 11, 1815
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Died: June 6, 1891
Sir John A. Macdonald was the inaugural prime minister of Canada, leading the country for a span of 19 years. He was instrumental in the process of Canadian Confederation, steering the nation through its formative years and growth. Macdonald is recognized for founding the North-West Mounted Police, enlarging Canada’s land holdings, and finishing the Canadian Pacific Railway. He used patronage to fortify the Conservative Party and introduced the protective tariff National Policy. While he faced backlash for some policies concerning Indigenous peoples, he is widely esteemed for his role in shaping Canada’s development.
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