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"Sir James Pliny Whitney"
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Sir James Pliny Whitney,
1843-1914
Born in Williamsburg Township,
Dundas County, and educated at the Cornwall Grammar School, Whitney was
called to the bar in 1876. He was elected to the Provincial Parliament
as Conservative member for Dundas in 1888. A noted orator he was
the leader of the opposition, 1896-1905. In the latter year the Liberal
government headed by Hon. J. W. Ross was defeated and Whitney became the
sixth Prime Minister of Ontario. He held that post 1905-14, and his
administration was noted for its introduction of extensive legislation,
relating to Agriculture, Labour, Education and Public Utilities.
Whitney received his Knighthood in 1908. |
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Queen's Park, south side |
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The Government of Ontario |
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1927 |
| Material: |
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Bronze, granite |
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