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1891 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1891.

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Historical records for Canada in 1891

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June

6 June 1891

Death of John Alexander Macdonald

Macdonald, John Alexander · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Dies in office after dominating early Canadian federal politics.

16 June 1891

Prime Minister of Canada

Abbott, John Joseph Caldwell · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Becomes prime minister after Macdonald dies.

Other events (month unknown)

1891

Dismissal

Mercier, Honore · Quebec · Premier of Quebec · Government / Government of Canada

Dismissed for financial mismanagement

1891

Prime Minister of Canada

Abbott, John Joseph Caldwell · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Prime Minister of Canada

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