John Macdonald (Canadian politician)

John Macdonald (December 27, 1824 February 4, 1890) was a Canadian merchant, churchman, philanthropist, and politician in the late 19th century in Toronto. He was a major patron of YMCA and the Toronto General Hospital. In 1860, he built a mansion called 'Oaklands', which is now De La Salle College (Toronto), a private co-educational school in the Deer Park area of mid-Toronto.

The Hon.
John Macdonald
Senator for Ontario
In office
1887–1890
Appointed byJohn A. Macdonald
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Toronto Centre
In office
1875–1878
Preceded byRobert Wilkes
Succeeded byRobert Hay
Personal details
Born(1824-12-27)December 27, 1824
Perth, Scotland
DiedFebruary 4, 1890(1890-02-04) (aged 65)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyIndependent Liberal
Alma materDalhousie University
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