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Angus Claude Macdonell

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The Hon.
Angus Claude Macdonell
Senator for Toronto South, Ontario
In office
August 1, 1917 – January 1, 1921
Appointed byRobert Borden
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Toronto South
In office
1904–1917
Preceded byThe electoral district was created in 1903.
Succeeded byCharles Sheard
Personal details
Born(1861-06-23)June 23, 1861
Toronto, Canada West
DiedApril 18, 1924(1924-04-18) (aged 62)
Political partyConservative
RelationsArchibald Hayes Macdonell, brother

Angus Claude Macdonell (June 23, 1861 – April 18, 1924) was a Canadian lawyer and politician.

Born in Toronto, Canada West, Macdonell received a Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 1886 from Trinity College, Toronto and a D.C.L. degree in 1902. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1886. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for Toronto South in the 1904 federal election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1911. He was summoned to the Canadian Senate representing the senatorial division of Toronto South, Ontario in 1917 on the advice of Robert Borden. He served until 1921.