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Egerton Ryerson, Canadian minister, educator, and politician (died 1882)

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Egerton Ryerson

Canadian educator and Methodist minister (1803–1882)

Adolphus Egerton Ryerson was a Canadian educator, author, editor, and Methodist minister who was a prominent contributor to the design of the Canadian public school system. Ryerson is considered to be the founder of the Ontario public school system.
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March 24

Day of the year

March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 282 days remain until the end of the year.
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