William Warren Baldwin | |
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6th Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada | |
In office 1811–1815 | |
Preceded by | G. D'Arcy Boulton |
Succeeded by | G. D'Arcy Boulton |
Personal details | |
Born | April 25, 1775 County Cork, Ireland |
Died | January 8, 1844 Toronto, Upper Canada | (aged 68)
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
William Warren Baldwin (April 25, 1775 – January 8, 1844) was a medical doctor, businessman, lawyer, judge, architect and reform politician in Upper Canada. He, and his son Robert Baldwin, are recognized for having introduced the concept of "responsible government", the principle of cabinet rule on which Canadian democracy is based.