Wilfrid Laurier

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Prime_Minister
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Canadian_Political_Science_Association
gptkb:Canadian_Historical_Association
gptkb:Canadian_Bar_Association
gptkb:Canadian_Institute_of_International_Affairs
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Canada
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Order_of_the_Bath
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Toronto
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ottawa
Honorary Doctorate from Mc Gill University
gptkbp:birth_date November 20, 1841
1841-11-20
gptkbp:born_on November 20, 1841
gptkbp:children Marie Laurier
gptkbp:death_date February 17, 1919
1919-02-17
gptkbp:died_on February 17, 1919
gptkbp:education gptkb:Mc_Gill_University
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Sir_Wilfrid_Laurier
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:Prime_Minister
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wilfrid Laurier
gptkbp:image Wilfrid Laurier 2.jpg
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Canada
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:George-Étienne_Cartier
gptkbp:known_for promoting national unity
being the first French-Canadian Prime Minister of Canada
advocating for French-English relations
expanding Canadian Confederation
supporting immigration
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Canada
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Laurier_House
influenced Canadian politics
inspired future generations of politicians
advocated for public health initiatives
known for his oratory skills
Laurier Avenue in Ottawa
Laurier Memorial in Ottawa
Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario
influenced the development of Canadian federalism
advocated for free trade with the United States
advocated for the rights of Indigenous peoples
encouraged Western Canadian development
encouraged cultural diversity in Canada
encouraged volunteerism and community service
established the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
established the Department of Labour
established the Royal Canadian Navy
expanded the railway system in Canada
first Francophone Prime Minister of Canada
influenced the development of Canadian immigration policy
fostered a sense of Canadian identity
influenced future Liberal leaders
known for his commitment to civil liberties
known for his commitment to social justice
known for his efforts in international diplomacy
known for his efforts in labor relations
known for his progressive policies
known for his vision of a united Canada
promoted education and social reforms
promoted environmental conservation efforts
promoted scientific research and innovation
promoted the arts and culture in Canada
promoted the idea of a 'just society' in Canada
supported the establishment of national parks
supported women's suffrage movements
known for his role in the establishment of the Canadian Constitution Act, 1867
known for his efforts in promoting peace and security in Canada.
known for his diplomatic relations with the United States
gptkbp:minister gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Canadian
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Canadian_Confederation
National Policy
Reciprocity Agreement
gptkbp:notable_works gptkb:The_Laurier_Era
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:lawyer
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Saint-Lin,_Canada_East
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Ottawa,_Ontario,_Canada
gptkbp:political_career 1864
1919
gptkbp:political_ideology Liberalism
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Canada
gptkbp:political_position Leader of the Liberal Party
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:Prime_Minister
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Sir_Mackenzie_Bowell
gptkbp:profession gptkb:lawyer
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Roman_Catholic
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Saint-Lin,_Quebec
gptkb:Ottawa,_Ontario
gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
gptkbp:served_as gptkb:Prime_Minister
gptkbp:signature Wilfrid Laurier's signature
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Zoe_Laurier
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sir_Robert_Borden
gptkbp:term_end October 6, 1911
1911-10-06
gptkbp:term_start July 11, 1896
1896-07-11
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Liberal_Party
gptkb:The_Liberal_Party
gptkb:the_Liberal_Party
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4