WILLIAM LYON MACKENZIE 1795-1861
Title
WILLIAM LYON MACKENZIE 1795-1861
Description
Born in Scotland, Mackenzie came to Upper Canada in 1820. He became a prominent radical journalist and was first elected to the assembly in 1828, building up a strong popular following. He was the first mayor of the city of Toronto in 1834. Frustrated by political setbacks, Mackenzie led an abortive rebellion in 1837, and fled to the United States. From there he watched the achievement of Canadian self-government, which he had sought ardently but without success. Returning under amnesty in 1850, he sat in Parliament again until 1858.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Government of Canada
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Government of Canada
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
October 20, 2018
Files
Collection
Citation
Sarah J. McCabe, “WILLIAM LYON MACKENZIE 1795-1861,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed May 6, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/267.