Mackenzie Bowell

Profession: 5th Prime Minister of Canada

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Biography: Served as the fifth Prime Minister of Canada from December 1894 to April 1896. As the most senior Cabinet minister, he was appointed Prime Minister after the sudden death of John Thompson. He faced the troublesome Manitoba Schools Question, an issue which had divided the country.

Born: December 27, 1823
Birthplace: Rickinghall, England
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: December 10, 1917 (aged 93)
Cause of Death: Pneumonia