| Alexander Gunn | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Kingston |
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| In office 1878 – 1887 |
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| Preceded by | John A. Macdonald |
| Succeeded by | John A. Macdonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1828 Burns, Caithness, Scotland |
| Died | September 26, 1907 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | grocery wholesaler |
| Website | Alexander Gunn - Parliament of Canada biography |
Alexander Gunn (October 5, 1828 September 26, 1907) was a Scottish grocery wholesaler who immigrated to Canada and was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1878 election defeating incumbent Leader of the Opposition Sir John A. Macdonald. He was re-elected in 1882 then lost in 1887 and again in 1891 to Macdonald.