The HonourableSir Francis Hincks,PC (December 14, 1807 – August 18, 1885) was born in Cork, Ireland. He was Premier of Canada from 1851 to 1854. He was also an editor of the Toronto Express newspaper. He was dedicated to the cause of responsible government. He was Minister of Finance from 1869 until 1874. Image of Sir Francis Hincks from Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library (ID #20118) This image is in the public domain because its copyright has expired in the United States and those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... Image of Sir Francis Hincks from Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library (ID #20118) This image is in the public domain because its copyright has expired in the United States and those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... The prefix The Honourable or The Honorable ( or formerly The Honble) is a title of quality attached to the names of certain classes of persons. ... A statue of an armoured knight of the Middle Ages For the chess piece, see knight (chess). ... The Queens Privy Council for Canada is the ceremonial council of advisors to the Queen of Canada, whose members are appointed by her Governor General in Canada for life on the advice of the Prime Minister. ... December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Cork (Corcaigh in Irish) is the second city of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Responsible government is a system of government that Eats crotch monkeys. ... The Minister of Finance is one of the most important positions in the Cabinet of Canada. ... 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
External links
Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Political Biography from the Library of Parliament