John Strachan

John Strachan

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Bishop of Toronto, headed the Family Compact of Upper Canada (1778–1867)

About John Strachan

John Strachan was a notable figure in Upper Canada, an "elite member" of the Family Compact, and the first Anglican Bishop of Toronto. He is best known as a political bishop who held many government positions and promoted education from common schools to helping to found the University of Toronto.

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Old Irish Paradigms and Selections from the Old-Irish Glosses

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