 | Sir William C. Macdonald: A Biography Subjects: Macdonald William C. (William Christopher) 1831–1917; Tobacco industry -- Canada -- History; McGill University -- Endowments -- History; Education Higher -- Canada -- Endowments -- History; Education -- Canada -- Endowments -- History; Businessmen -- Q; Sir William Macdonald (1831-1917) is the father of the Canadian tobacco industry and one of the country's foremost educational philanthropists. His contributions to McGill University transformed it into one of the world's foremost research and teaching institutions. William Fong's biography places Macdonald's life in its historical context, painting a vivid portrait of Victorian Canada. Fong William : Born in Montreal and educated at McGill, William Fong has his doctorate in history from the University of Toronto.Born in Montreal and educated at McGill, William Fong has his doctorate in history from the University of Toronto. |
