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Robert Baldwin (1804-1858), Canadian statesman

Sitter in 1 portrait
Canadian statesman; primarily responsible for the development of parliamentary government in Canada, and a large measure of local autonomy; served in the first Canadian cabinet, 1842 responsible for many notable reforms and resolutions.

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1721

Robert Baldwin

by Thomas Waterman Wood
oil on paper, 1855
NPG 1721

Category
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Statesmen
Place
Canada