Donald Smith 1820-1914


Known as Lord Strathcona, he was a pivotal Scottish-born Canadian businessman who financed the Canadian Pacific Railway and famously drove its Last Spike in BC.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1820 to 1914
  • Born: Aug 6, 1820, Forres, Scotland
  • Died: Jan 21, 1914, London, England

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29