George Brown (Canadian politician)
George Brown | |
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| 10th Joint premier of the Province of Canada from Canada West | |
| In office August 2, 1858 – August 6, 1858 Serving with Antoine-Aimé Dorion | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | John A. Macdonald |
| Succeeded by | John A. Macdonald |
| Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada | |
| In office 1867–1867 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Edward Blake |
| Canadian Senator from Ontario | |
| In office December 16, 1873 – May 9, 1880 | |
| Appointed by | Alexander Mackenzie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1818 Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland |
| Died | May 9, 1880 (aged 61) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Cause of death | Infection resulting from firearm wound |
| Resting place | Toronto Necropolis |
| Citizenship | British |
| Party | Clear Grit Party |
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George Brown (November 29, 1818 – May 9, 1880) was a Scottish Canadian journalist, politician, the founder of the town of Bothwell, and one of the Fathers of Confederation. He attended the Charlottetown and Quebec conferences. A noted Reform politician, he is best known as the founder and editor of the Toronto Globe, Canada's most influential newspaper at the time, and his leadership in the founding of the Liberal Party in 1867. He was an articulate champion of the grievances and anger of Upper Canada (Ontario). He played a major role in securing national unity. His career in active politics faltered after 1865, but he remained a powerful spokesman for the Liberal Party. He promoted westward expansion and opposed the policies of Conservative prime minister John A. Macdonald.