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Frederick Mackenzie

1841 – 1889

Canadian politician

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Lived 1841 – 1889 (aged 48). Frederick Mackenzie was a Canadian politician and lawyer.

Frederick Mackenzie (April 10, 1841 – July 2, 1889) was a lawyer and politician in Quebec.

Biography He was born in 1841 at Sherbrooke Street in Montreal. He was the son of John Gordon Mackenzie (1796–1881), a wealthy dry goods merchant and native of Dingwall. Mackenzie's mother was a daughter of the Hon. Horatio Yates. Mackenzie was educated at McGill University and was called to the Lower Canada bar in 1862.

Frederick Mackenzie was a captain in the militia and served during the Fenian raids. He was a lay secretary for the Church of England in Quebec and Montreal. His election in 1874 was declared void by reason of bribery by his agents; he was elected again in a by-election held in December that year. That election was also declared void and Thomas Workman was elected in a by-election held the following year.

Mackenzie represented Montreal West in the House of Commons of Canada from 1874 to 1875 as a Liberal member.

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McGill University
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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Mackenzie?

Canadian politician (1841-1889)

When was Frederick Mackenzie born?

Frederick Mackenzie was born on 10 April 1841 in Montreal.

When did Frederick Mackenzie die?

Frederick Mackenzie died on 2 July 1889 in Boston.

What was Frederick Mackenzie's occupation?

Frederick Mackenzie was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Frederick Mackenzie?

Frederick Mackenzie was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Mackenzie

· Wikidata: Q3087132

· DBpedia: Frederick Mackenzie (Quebec politician)

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