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Also Known As Mackenzie King • William Lyon Mackenzie King
Born December 17, 1874 • Canada
Died July 22, 1950 (aged 75) • Quebec • Canada
Title / Office prime minister (1935-1948), Canada • prime minister (1926-1930), Canada • prime minister (1921-1926), Canada
Political Affiliation Liberal Party of Canada
Role In World War II

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