William Lyon Mackenzie (1795-1861) was a Canadian politician, born in Scotland.
Short Biography:
He emigrated to Canada in 1820, and ted the rebellion of 1837-1838, an unsuccessful attempt to limit British rule and establish more democratic institutions in Canada.
After its failure he lived in the USA until 1849, and in 1851-1858 sat on the Canadian legislature as a Radical. He was grandfather of W. L. Mackenzie King, the Liberal prime minister.
Why is William Lyon Mackenzie famous?
William Lyon Mackenzie was a Canadian Scottish-born politician, journalist and rebellion leader.
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