Sir William Macdonald | |
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| 4th Chancellor of McGill University | |
| In office 1914–1917 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1831 Glenaladale, Prince Edward Island |
| Died | 9 June 1917 (aged 86) Montreal, Quebec |
| Education | Central Academy (later Prince of Wales College) |
| Occupation | merchant, tobacco manufacturer, and philanthropist |
Sir William Christopher Macdonald (10 February 1831 – 9 June 1917) was a Canadian tobacco manufacturer and major education philanthropist in Canada. Though born in Prince Edward island, he is considered a Scots-Quebecer.