Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Thomas D'Arcy Etienne Hughes McGee, PC, (April 13, 1825 – April 7, 1868) was an Irish Nationalist, Catholic spokesman, journalist, and a Father of Canadian Confederation. He fought for the development of Irish and Canadian national identities that would transcend their component groups. He is, to date, the only Canadian victim of political assassination at the federal level.

Read more about Thomas D'Arcy McGee:  Early Life, United States, Canada, Assassination, Impact of The Assassination, Honours, Further Reading

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