William Lyon Mackenzie

Scottish-born Canadian-American journalist and politician (1795–1861)
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William Lyon Mackenzie
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William Lyon Mackenzie

Summary

William Lyon Mackenzie is a human[1]. He was born in Dundee[2]. He was born on March 12, 1795[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on August 28, 1861[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Lyon Mackenzie's place of birth was Dundee[2].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie passed away in Toronto[4].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie was born on March 12, 1795[3].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie died on August 28, 1861[5].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie is buried at Toronto Necropolis[9].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie was married to Isabel Mackenzie[10].
  • A child of William Lyon Mackenzie was Isabel Grace Mackenzie[11].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's professions included journalist[6].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's professions included politician[7].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie held the position of mayor of Toronto[12].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada[13].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie held the position of mayor of Toronto[14].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie received the Person of National Historic Significance[15].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie is recorded as male[16].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie was affiliated with the Clear Grits[18].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's Commons category is recorded as William Lyon Mackenzie[19].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's family name is recorded as Mackenzie[20].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[22].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • William Lyon Mackenzie's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

William Lyon Mackenzie's place of birth was Dundee[2]. He was born on March 12, 1795[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include mayor of Toronto[12], a mayor of a place in Ontario[27], in Canada[28], founded in 1834[29] and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada[13].

Recognition

William Lyon Mackenzie received the Person of National Historic Significance[15].

Personal Life

Among William Lyon Mackenzie's spouses was Isabel Mackenzie[10]. A child of him was Isabel Grace Mackenzie[11]. He was affiliated with the Clear Grits[18].

Death and Burial

William Lyon Mackenzie died on August 28, 1861[5]. He died in Toronto[4]. Burial took place at Toronto Necropolis[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Lyon Mackenzie include Mackenzie–Papineau Battalion[30], a battalion[31], in Second Spanish Republic[32].

Why It Matters

William Lyon Mackenzie ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Mackenzie–Papineau Battalion[30], a battalion[31], in Second Spanish Republic[32].

FAQs

Where was William Lyon Mackenzie born?

William Lyon Mackenzie's place of birth was Dundee[2].

Where did William Lyon Mackenzie die?

William Lyon Mackenzie passed away in Toronto[4].

Who was William Lyon Mackenzie married to?

William Lyon Mackenzie's spouses include Isabel Mackenzie[10].

What did William Lyon Mackenzie do for work?

William Lyon Mackenzie worked as journalist[6] and politician[7].

What awards did William Lyon Mackenzie receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sex or gender male
    Child Isabel Grace Mackenzie
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