John Foster McCreight
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John Foster McCreight, QC (1827[1] – November 18, 1913) was a jurist and the first premier of British Columbia.
Quick Facts 1st Premier of British Columbia, Monarch ...
John Foster McCreight | |
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1st Premier of British Columbia | |
In office November 14, 1871 – December 23, 1872 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Lieutenant Governor | Joseph Trutch |
Succeeded by | Amor De Cosmos |
MLA for Victoria City | |
In office October 16, 1871 – September 11, 1875 | |
Preceded by | first member |
Succeeded by | Andrew Charles Elliott |
Personal details | |
Born | 1827 (Bap. Sept. 3) Caledon, County Tyrone, Ireland |
Died | November 18, 1913(1913-11-18) (aged 86) Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom |
Political party | None |
Spouse | Anna Johanna McCreight |
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