Bishop Strachan of Toronto's Trinity College

About this episode

The episode discusses the life and legacy of Bishop John Strachan, the first Bishop of Toronto, and his impact on the religious and political landscape of the city.

Bishop John Strachan (STRAW-N) arrived in Canada at 21. Rose from schoolteacher to political powerhouse, becoming the first Bishop of Toronto. Just 2 years after the British crushed Mackenzie’s Rebellion of 1837. Strachan emerged stronger than ever, ruling Toronto’s Religious world until his death. While cementing his legacy through UofT’s nemesis … Trinity College. A now haunted place! COMMENT AND READ ARTICLES CONTACT FORM *INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY ANDREW MROZOWSKI

Topics covered

• Bishop John Strachan
• Trinity College
• Toronto history
• religious influence
• political power
• haunted places

Keywords

• Bishop John Strachan
• Trinity College
• Toronto
• Mackenzie’s Rebellion
• religion
• spirituality
• haunted places

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trinity College, University of Toronto

Places: Toronto

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