About Sir Mackenzie Bowell:
Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie Bowell was anti-Catholic and anti-Liberal and in over his depth on the divisive Manitoba Schools Question on minority education rights. Mackenzie Bowell was the only prime minister of Canada to be forced to resign by his own cabinet, which he called a "nest of traitors."
Prime Minister of Canada:
1894-96
Birth:
December 27, 1823 in Rickinghall, England. Came to Canada in 1832.
Death:
December 10, 1917 in Belleville, Ontario
Education:
Teaching diploma - Sydney Normal School, Hastings, Ontario
Professional Background of Sir Mackenzie Bowell:
- Printer, editor, then owner of "The Intelligencer," Belleville, Ontario
- Ensign, Belleville Rifle Company 1858-65
- Major, 49th Hastings Battalion 1867-72
- Grandmaster of Orange Order of British North America 1870-78
Political Affiliation:
Riding (Electoral District):
Hastings North
Political Career of Sir Mackenzie Bowell:
- Mackenzie Bowell was first elected to the House of Commons in 1867.
- He was Minister of Customs from 1878 to 1892, Minister of Militia in 1892, and Minister of Trade and Commerce from 1892 to 1894.
- Mackenzie Bowell was appointed to the Senate in 1892.
- He served as Leader of the Government in the Senate from 1893 to 1896.
- In 1894, on the death of Sir John Thompson, Mackenzie Bowell became Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of Canada.
- Mackenzie Bowell was forced to resign by his own cabinet in 1896. Sir Charles Tupper replaced Bowell as Prime Minister.
- Mackenzie Bowell served as Opposition Leader in the Senate from 1896 to 1906.
