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John Lewis
1858–1935
A Canadian journalist, biographer, and public figure, he moved between the newsroom and national politics with ease. He is best remembered for writing a life of George Brown and for serving in the Canadian Senate during his later years.
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George Brown
by John Lewis
About the author
Born in Toronto in 1858, John Lewis built his career in Canadian journalism and became associated with two major newspapers of his day, the Toronto Daily Star and the Toronto Globe. Reliable sources describe him as a writer and journalist who later entered public life.
He is especially noted as the author of George Brown, a biography of the Reform politician and newspaper founder. That book helped secure his place among early Canadian writers who interpreted the country's political history for a general audience.
In 1925, Lewis was appointed to the Senate of Canada, where he served until his death in 1935. His life joined literary work, newspaper leadership, and public service in a way that feels closely tied to the making of modern Canada.