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Charles Tupper

6th Prime Minister · 1821-1915

Charles Tupper
William James Topley · Public domain

A Father of Confederation who brought Nova Scotia in, and held the office for 68 days.

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  1. July 2, 1821 · Amherst, Nova Scotia
    Born at Amherst, Nova Scotia; trained as a physician in Edinburgh
  2. 1864 · Halifax
    As premier of Nova Scotia took the province into the Confederation talks
  3. July 1, 1867 · Ottawa
    Sat in the first Parliament as one of the Fathers of Confederation
  4. May 1, 1896 · Ottawa
    Recalled from the High Commission in London to become prime minister
  5. July 8, 1896 · Ottawa
    Left office after 68 days, the shortest term in Canadian history
  6. October 30, 1915 · Halifax
    Died at Bexleyheath in England; buried in Halifax

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