John Buchan
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir was a Scottish novelist, historian, British Army officer, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Perth
- Educated at
- University of GlasgowBrasenose CollegeHutchesons' Grammar SchoolKirkcaldy High School
- Awards
- 🏆 King George VI Coronation Medal🏆 James Tait Black Memorial Prize
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Trending topics shown first"He knew nothing accurately about any subject in the world, but he could clothe his ignorance in pontifical garments and give his confusion the accents of authority. He had a remarkable flair for disce…"
"History does not repeat itself except with variations, and it is idle to look for exact parallels, but we can trace a resemblance between the conditions of his time and those of to-day. Once again the…"
"Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure."
"He had never been lonely in his life before he met her, having at the worst found good company in himself; but now he longed for a companion, and out of all the many millions of the earth's inhabitant…"
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Timeline
1875
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Birth1940
Died
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