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About John Strachan
John Strachan was a Scottish-born clergyman, educator, and politician who was the first president of the University of Toronto, serving from 1827 to 1848. A notable figure in Upper Canada and an "elite member" of the Family Compact, Strachan was 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 King's College, which later became the University of Toronto.
Everything about John Strachan →- Occupation
- Anglican priest, bishop
- Position held
- Anglican bishop, President of the University of Toronto
- Born
- April 12, 1778
- Died
- November 1, 1867