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Sir John Stephen Willison 1856-1927

One of Canada’s most influential political journalist and a strong advocate of the Imperial Federation movement, Willison was born on a farm about 6.5 kilometers northeast of here. He began his career in 1881 with the London Advertiser. Two years later, he joined the Toronto Globe and in 1890 was appointed chief editor of that newspaper. In 1902, he resigned to become editor of the Independent Toronto Daily News (1902-1917) and in 1910 was named Canadian Correspondent of the London Times. Willison was knighted in 1913 for his contribution to journalism. His many written works include a notable biography of Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

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Sir John Stephen Willison, 1856-1927

Un des journalistes politiques influents du Canada et un ardent partisan de la fédération impériale, Willison naît sur une ferme à environ 6,5 kilomètres au nord-est d’ici. Il commence sa carrière en 1881 au London Advertiser. Deux ans plus tard, il se joint au Toronto Globe et, en 1890, est nommé rédacteur en chef de ce journal. En 1902, il démissionne pour devenir rédacteur en chef du Independent Toronto Daily News (1902-1917) et, en 1910, est nommé correspondant canadien du London Times. Willison est nommé chevalier en 1913 pour sa contribution au journalisme. Ses nombreux ouvrages publiés comprennent une biographie remarquable de Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Location: Huron County Library — Zurich Branch, at 10 Goshen Street North (the intersection of Main Street and Goshen Street North), Zurich
Emplacement : Bibliothèque du comté de Huron — succursale de Zurich, au 10, rue Goshen Nord (à l'intersection des rues Main et Goshen Nord), Zurich
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 43.421300, -81.624400
Source: Ontario Heritage Trust – Provincial Plaque Program
Licence · Permission: © King’s Printer for Ontario / Ontario Heritage Trust – plaque text reproduced unchanged for non-commercial purposes
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