On this day in 1821, Christopher Plummer's great-grandfather and our third Prime Minister, Sir John Abbott was born in Lower Canada. Let's explore his life in pictures! John Abbott in 1863 during his time as a lawyer in Montreal. 🧵1/10 - ThreadSky

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On this day in 1821, Christopher Plummer's great-grandfather and our third Prime Minister, Sir John Abbott was born in Lower Canada.
Let's explore his life in pictures!

John Abbott in 1863 during his time as a lawyer in Montreal.

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bigmomma99.bsky.social•23 days ago

Never knew the. Christopher Plummer connection

cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social•23 days ago

Sir John Abbott during his time as a lawyer as he began his political career in 1867 as a Member of Parliament.

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cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social•23 days ago

Sir John Abbott during his time as the Dean of Law at McGill University.
During this time, one of his students was future Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

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