William Lyon Mackenzie King
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Summary
William Lyon Mackenzie King was born on December 17, 1874[1], in Kitchener[2]. He died in The Farm[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and diarist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,509 views/month, #6,360 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery[10]
- Mother: Isabel Grace Mackenzie[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Occupation: journalist[13], minister[14], gentleman[15], high civil servant[16], editor[17], writer[18], scientific collector[19]
- Field of work: industrial relations[20]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Canada[21], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[23], member of the House of Commons of Canada[24]
- Employer: Harvard University[25], Rockefeller Foundation[26]
- Educated at: University College[27], Harvard University[28], University of Chicago[29], Osgoode Hall Law School[30]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[31], Order of Merit[32], King George V Silver Jubilee Medal[33], King George VI Coronation Medal[34], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[35], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[36], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[37], Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[38], Honorary doctorate from University of Toronto[39], Person of National Historic Significance[40]
- Member of: Kappa Alpha Society[41]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[42], Presbyterian Church in Canada[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of Canada[45]
- Commons category: William Lyon Mackenzie King[46]
- Archives at: Library and Archives Canada[47]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[48]
- Residence: Kitchener[49], Toronto[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Lyon Mackenzie King include Mackenzie King Island[51], an island[52], in Canada[53] and Mount Mackenzie King[54], a mountain[55], in Canada[56].
Why It Matters
William Lyon Mackenzie King has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Mackenzie King Island[51], an island[52], in Canada[53] and Mount Mackenzie King[54], a mountain[55], in Canada[56].
FAQs
Where was William Lyon Mackenzie King born?
William Lyon Mackenzie King's place of birth was Kitchener[2].
Where did William Lyon Mackenzie King die?
William Lyon Mackenzie King died in The Farm[3].
Who were William Lyon Mackenzie King's parents?
William Lyon Mackenzie King's mother was Isabel Grace Mackenzie[11].
What did William Lyon Mackenzie King do for work?
William Lyon Mackenzie King worked as a politician[4], economist[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and diarist[8].
Where did William Lyon Mackenzie King go to school?
William Lyon Mackenzie King was educated at University College[27], Harvard University[28], University of Chicago[29], and Osgoode Hall Law School[30].
What awards did William Lyon Mackenzie King receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[31], Order of Merit[32], King George V Silver Jubilee Medal[33], and King George VI Coronation Medal[34].