Robert Borden

Robert Borden

Sir Robert Laird Borden, PC GCMG KC (June 26, 1854 – June 10, 1937) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He served as the eighth Prime Minister of Canada from October 10, 1911 to July 10, 1920, and was the third Nova Scotian to hold this office. After retiring from public life, he served as the chancellor of Queen's University.

Read more about Robert Borden:  Early Life and Career, Lawyer, Conservative Party in Opposition, Post-political Career, Family, Honours, Supreme Court Appointments

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