Tupper, Sir Charles. A Canadian statesman. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, July 2, 1821. Studied medicine in Edinburgh University, and practiced his profession in his native town. In 1855 Tupper was made a member of the provincial legislature, and was prime minister of Nova Scotia, 1864-1867. He warmly advocated the formation of the Dominion of Canada, which took place in 1867, and became a member of Sir John A. Macdonald's cabinet in 1870. Became minister of public works in 1878, and in 1879-1884 was minister of railways and canals. While filling the latter office, Tupper promoted the construction of the great Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1884, he was appointed high commissioner for Canada, in London. Tupper was one of the negotiators of the fisheries treaty with the United States in 1887-1888, and was created a baronet in the latter year. In 1895, he represented Canada at the International Railway Conference in London. In 1896, Tupper was premier of Canada. Died 1915.

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