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George Alexander (Canadian politician)

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Appointed by
  
John A. Macdonald

Died
  
October 13, 1903

Political party
  
Conservative

Education
  
University of Aberdeen

Name
  
George Alexander

Resigned
  
May 29, 1891

Role
  
Political figure


Born
  
May 21, 1814 Banffshire, Scotland (
1814-05-21
)

Party
  
Conservative Party of Canada

George Alexander (May 21, 1814 – October 13, 1903) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He was a Conservative member of the Senate of Canada from 1873 to 1891.

He was born in Banffshire, Scotland in 1814 and studied at Aberdeen University. He was a director of the Bank of Upper Canada and served as president of the provincial Agricultural Association. Alexander was elected to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada for Gore district in 1858. He was named to the Senate for Woodstock division in 1873 and resigned in 1891.

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