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Sir Wilfrid Laurier

As leader of the Liberal Party 1887–1919 and prime minister 1896–1911, Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the dominant political figure of his era.

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Sir Wilfrid Laurier 1841-1919
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Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada 1896–1911, lawyer, journalist, politician (born 20 November 1841 in St-Lin, Canada East; died 17 February 1919 in Ottawa, ON ). As leader of the Liberal Party 1887–1919 and prime minister 1896–1911, Laurier was the dominant political figure of his era.

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