William Lyon Mackenzie King

Summary

William Lyon Mackenzie King is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Kitchener^[2]. He was born on December 17, 1874^[3]. He passed away in The Farm^[4]. He worked as a politician^[5], economist^[6], lawyer^[7], diplomat^[8], and diarist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,902 views/month, #6,360 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• William Lyon Mackenzie King's place of birth was Kitchener^[2].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King died in The Farm^[4].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King was born on December 17, 1874^[3].
• Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery^[11].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King's mother was Isabel Grace Mackenzie^[12].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King held citizenship in Canada^[13].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King worked as a politician^[5].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King worked as an economist^[6].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King's professions included lawyer^[7].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King's professions included diplomat^[8].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King worked as a diarist^[9].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King worked as a journalist^[14].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King's field of work was industrial relations^[15].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King held the position of Prime Minister of Canada^[16].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King held the position of Prime Minister of Canada^[17].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King held the position of Prime Minister of Canada^[18].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[19].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King held the position of Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada^[20].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[21].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King was employed by Harvard University^[22].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King was employed by Rockefeller Foundation^[23].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King was educated at University of Toronto^[24].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King's education included a stint at Harvard University^[25].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King was educated at University of Chicago^[26].
• William Lyon Mackenzie King was educated at Osgoode Hall Law School^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Lyon Mackenzie King was born in Kitchener^[2]. He was born on December 17, 1874^[3]. His mother was Isabel Grace Mackenzie^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Toronto^[24], Harvard University^[25], University of Chicago^[26], and Osgoode Hall Law School^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[5], economist^[6], lawyer^[7], diplomat^[8], diarist^[9], and journalist^[14]. William Lyon Mackenzie King's field of work was industrial relations^[15]. Employers include Harvard University^[22] and Rockefeller Foundation^[23]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Canada^[16], a public office^[28], in Canada^[29], founded in 1867^[30]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[19], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada^[20], a position^[33], in Canada^[34], founded in 1867^[35]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada^[21], a position^[36], in Canada^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[38], Order of Merit^[39], King George V Silver Jubilee Medal^[40], King George VI Coronation Medal^[41], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[42], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown^[43].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Presbyterianism^[44] and Presbyterian Church in Canada^[45]. William Lyon Mackenzie King was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada^[46].

Death and Burial

William Lyon Mackenzie King died in The Farm^[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia^[47]. Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Lyon Mackenzie King include Mackenzie King Island^[48], an island^[49], in Canada^[50] and Mount Mackenzie King^[51], a mountain^[52], in Canada^[53].

Why It Matters

William Lyon Mackenzie King ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,902 views/month, #6,360 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[54] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[55]

Entities named for him include Mackenzie King Island^[48], an island^[49], in Canada^[50] and Mount Mackenzie King^[51], a mountain^[52], in Canada^[53].

FAQs

Where was William Lyon Mackenzie King born?

Born in Kitchener^[2], William Lyon Mackenzie King…

Where did William Lyon Mackenzie King die?

William Lyon Mackenzie King died in The Farm^[4].

Who were William Lyon Mackenzie King's parents?

William Lyon Mackenzie King's mother was Isabel Grace Mackenzie^[12].

What did William Lyon Mackenzie King do for work?

William Lyon Mackenzie King worked as politician^[5], economist^[6], lawyer^[7], diplomat^[8], and diarist^[9].

Where did William Lyon Mackenzie King go to school?

William Lyon Mackenzie King was educated at University of Toronto^[24], Harvard University^[25], University of Chicago^[26], and Osgoode Hall Law School^[27].

What awards did William Lyon Mackenzie King receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George^[38], Order of Merit^[39], King George V Silver Jubilee Medal^[40], and King George VI Coronation Medal^[41].