William Alexander Henry was a Canadian lawyer, politician and judge born December 30, 1816, who served as Attorney General of Nova Scotia and was a Father of Confederation, representing Nova Scotia at the Charlottetown, Quebec City and London conferences. He was appointed one of the first puisne justices of the Supreme Court of Canada when the court was established in 1875, a position he held until his death on May 3, 1888, and he was noted as a diligent attendee of the court who contributed to reforms in its early operation.
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RoleLawyer, politician, and judge 1 Nationality / Jurisdiction Place of Death Role
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1. William Alexander Henry (Wikipedia)
WikipediaIntroduction, gender
He was one of the Fathers of Confederation and one of the first justices of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Introduction, nationality
William Alexander Henry was a Canadian lawyer, politician and judge born December 30, 1816, who served as Attorney General of Nova Scotia and was a Father of Confederation, representing Nova Scotia at the Charlottetown, Quebec City and London conferences.
Introduction, role
William Alexander Henry was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and judge.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: William Alexander Henry
Wikidata Q983997, P569 date of birth claim (year)
P569 (date of birth): 1816
Wikidata Q983997, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
P569 (date of birth): 1816-12-30
Wikidata Q983997, P570 date of death claim (year)
P570 (date of death): 1888
Wikidata Q983997, P570 date of death claim (full date)
P570 (date of death): 1888-05-03
Wikidata Q983997, P19 place of birth claim
P19 (place of birth): Halifax
Wikidata Q983997, P20 place of death claim
P20 (place of death): Ottawa
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