Laurier Sir Wilfrid 1841- Born At St Lin Quebec Studied Law At


McGill University, and called to the bar, 1864. Entered public life in

1871 as member for Drummond and Arthabaska in the Quebec Assembly; three

years later returned to the House of Commons for the same constituency.

Entered the Mackenzie Cabinet, 1877, as minister of inland revenue. In

1887 leader of the opposition; and in 1896, upon the defeat of the

Tupper government, called upon to form an administration, himself taking

the office of president of the Council. Received the honour of G. C. M.

G. in 1897, and the same year called to the Imperial Privy Council.



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