Charles Tupper
Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, GCMG CB PC was a Canadian father of Confederation as the Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864 to 1867, he led Nova Scotia into Confederation. He went on to serve as the sixth Prime Minister of Canada, sworn into office on May 1, 1896, seven days after parliament had been dissolved. He lost the Juneelection and resigned on July 8, 1896. His 69day term as prime minister is currently the shortest in Canadian history.
Tupper was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia to the Rev. Charles Tupper and Miriam Lockhart. He was educated at Horton Academy, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, graduating MD in 1843. By the age ofhe had handled 116 obstetric cases. He practiced medicine periodically throughout his political career . He entered Nova Scotian politics in 1855 as a protg of James William Johnston. During Johnstons tenure as premier of Nova Scotia in 185759 and 186364, Tupper served as provincial secretary. Tupper replaced Johnston as premier in 1864. As premier, Tupper established public education in Nova Scotia. He also worked to expand Nova Scotias railway network in order to promote industry.
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