Alexander Campbell (Canadian senator)

For other Canadian politicians of the same name, see Alexander Campbell (disambiguation).
The Honourable
Sir Alexander Campbell
PC KCMG QC
6th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
In office
June 1, 1887 – May 24, 1892
MonarchVictoria
Governors GeneralThe Marquess of Lansdowne
The Lord Stanley of Preston
PremierOliver Mowat
Preceded byJohn Beverley Robinson
Succeeded byGeorge Airey Kirkpatrick
Canadian Senator
from Ontario
In office
October 23, 1867 – February 7, 1887
Member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada for Cataraqui
In office
1858–1867
Personal details
Born(1822-03-09)March 9, 1822
Hedon, Yorkshire, England
DiedMay 24, 1892(1892-05-24) (aged 70)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeCataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
PartyConservative
Signature
 • Father of Confederation •
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Sir Alexander Campbell PC KCMG QC (March 9, 1822 – May 24, 1892) was an Upper Canadian statesman and a father of Canadian Confederation.

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