传记
He was educated at Horton Academy (Acadia University).
He studid medecine at the University of edinburgh.
He served as a country doctor aroud Amherst Nova Scotia.
He was the President of the Canadian Medical Association.
In 1855 he was elected to the Nova SCotia Legislature.
He was appointed as Provincial Secretary and served as Premier in 1864.
In 1864-67 he was the Premier of Nova Scotia.
In 1867 he was elected to the House of Commons.
In 1870 he was appointed as Minister of Public Works and Railways and Canals.
In 1884 he was the High Commissioner of Canada in London.
In 1887 he was appointed as Minister of Finance.
In 1888 he was the High Commissioner of Canada in London.
In 1896 he was the Prime Minister of Canada (for 60 days!).
He was the Leader of the Opposition 1896-1900 when he was defeated in the general election.
In 1897 he was a Principal in the Klondyke Mining, Trading & Transportation Corporation Ltd.
参考文献
- Chevrier, Jean (2002)
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
