"SIR OLIVER MOWAT 1820-1903" ~ Kingston
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N 44° 13.643 W 076° 29.393
18T E 381006 N 4898207
This is in tribute to Sir Oliver Mowat who was appointed lieutenant-governor of Ontario in 1897.
Waymark Code: WMEJNJ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/05/2012
Views: 14
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Born in Kingston, Mowat studied law under John A. Macdonald. After moving to Toronto in 1840 he was elected a Liberal member of the legislature of the Province of Canada in 1857 and served as provincial secretary in 1858 and postmaster general 1863-64. He took part in the Quebec Conference of 1864 which led to Confederation in 1867. Mowat became Ontario's third prime minister in 1872 succeeding the Honourable Edward Blake, and retained that post for almost 24 years. Resigning in 1896, he accepted a seat in the Senate, and became minister of justice, 1896-97 in the cabinet of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Mowat served as lieutenant-governor of Ontario from 1897 until his death.
Address or location of plaque: In front of the courthouse on the north side of Court Street just east of Barrie Street.
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": This plaque as well as other plaques and monuments are in this large park. Building surround the park as well.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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