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William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canadian economist and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Canada (born 1874)

On July 22, in the year 1950, William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canadian economist and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Canada (born 1874). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 22, one of 399 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including William Lyon Mackenzie King. Learn more below.

William Lyon Mackenzie King was the tenth prime minister of Canada for three non-consecutive terms from 1921 to 1926, 1926 to 1930, and 1935 to 1948. A Liberal, he was the dominant politician in Canada from the early 1920s to the late 1940s. With a total of 21 years and 154 days in office, he remains the longest-serving prime minister in Canadian history.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on July 22, 1950 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 8 July 2026.

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