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William Lyon Mackenzie (* 12. März 1795 in Dundee, Schottland; † 28. August 1861 in Toronto) war ein schottisch-kanadischer Politiker und 1834 erster Bürgermeister Torontos. Während des Oberkanada-Widerstandes 1837 spielte Mackenzie als Anführer eine wichtige Rolle.
William Lyon Mackenzie [a] (March 12, 1795 – August 28, 1861) was a Scottish Canadian-American journalist and politician. He founded newspapers critical of the Family Compact, a term used to identify elite members of Upper Canada. He represented York County in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada and aligned with Reformers.
William Lyon Mackenzie (born March 12, 1795, Springfield, Angus, Scot.—died Aug. 28, 1861, Toronto) was a Scottish-born journalist and political agitator who led an unsuccessful revolt against the Canadian government in 1837. Mackenzie emigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1820 and became a general merchant. Responding to the discontent in ...
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29. Jan. 2013 · Learn about the life and legacy of William Lyon Mackenzie, a journalist, politician and leader of the Rebellions of 1837 in Upper Canada. Find out how he influenced the development of responsible government, democratic reform and Canadian literature.
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William Lyon Mackenzie (* 12. März 1795 in Dundee, Schottland; † 28. August 1861 in Toronto) war ein schottisch-kanadischer Politiker und 1834 erster Bürgermeister Torontos. Während des Oberkanada-Widerstandes 1837 spielte Mackenzie als Anführer eine wichtige Rolle.
William Lyon Mackenzie was a fiery and vocal critic of the Upper Canadian system in the 1820's and 30's. His temperament and conviction led him to the point where he not only advocated armed rebellion against the colonial government but led it.
