William Lyon Mackenzie King

10th Prime Minister of Canada (1874–1950)

† 1950-07-22 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 47 language Wikipedias

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Life

William Lyon Mackenzie King was born on December 17, 1874 in Kitchener and died on July 22, 1950 in The Farm, aged 75. Recorded occupations: politician, economist, lawyer, diplomat, diarist and journalist. Country of citizenship: Canada. Positions held include Prime Minister of Canada, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and member of the House of Commons of Canada. Fields of work: industrial relations. Educated at University College, Harvard University, University of Chicago and Osgoode Hall Law School. Honours include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, Order of Merit, King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, King George VI Coronation Medal, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour and Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown. Member of Kappa Alpha Society.

At a glance

Born: December 17, 1874 · Kitchener
Died: July 22, 1950 · The Farm
Age at death: 75
Citizenship: Canada
Occupations: politician, economist, lawyer, diplomat, diarist, journalist
Positions held: Prime Minister of Canada, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, member of the House of Commons of Canada
Education: University College, Harvard University, University of Chicago, Osgoode Hall Law School
Honours: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, Order of Merit, King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, King George VI Coronation Medal, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Wikipedia editions: 47 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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