John Strachan

John Strachan (1778–1867) was a prominent Canadian educator, church leader, and politician. He played a key role in shaping early Ontario society as the first principal of King's College (later University of Toronto) and as a bishop in the Anglican Church. Strachan was influential in promoting education, religion, and conservative values in 19th-century Canada. His leadership helped establish the foundations of Ontario's educational and religious institutions, and he was involved in politics, advocating for the interests of the Anglican Church and maintaining social order during a transformative period.