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He was to date the only Prime Minister who held the position of Prime Minister while being a member of the Senate rather than the House of Commons.

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Who was the Prime Minister of Canada after William Lyon Mackenzie King?

Sir Alexander Mackenzie became the 2nd Prime Minister of Canada after John A Macdonald's first stint as Prime Minister.Sir John Abbott became the 3rd Prime Minister of Canada after John A Macdonald died while in office a second time.


Who was Canada's first Canadian-born Prime Minister?

Depending on how the question is interpreted:Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott was born in St-Andre-Est, Lower Canada on 1821 March 12. He was the 4th Prime Minister of Canada. He was both the first Prime Minister to be born in lands that would eventually be a part of Canada, and the first person born on these lands to be Prime Minister of CanadaAfter ConfederationBy Time as Prime MinisterArthur Meighen was the first Prime Minister of Canada whom was born in Canada after its confederation. He was the 9th Prime Minister of Canada and was born in Anderson, Ontario, on 1874 June 16. By BirthdateR.B. Bennett was the first Prime Minister of Canada to be born after Canada's confederation. He was the 11th Prime Minister of Canada and was born in Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick on 1870 July 3.


Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1898?

Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1898.Sir Wilfred Laurier was the 7th Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 July 11 to 1911 October 6, over 15 years.


What is the leader of Canada called?

Yes, the leader of Canada is a Prime Minister.


Who was the 7th prime minister of Canada?

Canada's second Prime Minster was the Right Honourable Alexander Mackenzie. He served as Prime Minister from November 7th, 1873 to October 9th 1878. If speaking of the position next to Prime Minister, this position is called the Deputy Prime Minister and is largely a ceremonial position. This position is often not filled as such.

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When was Sir John Abbott the Prime Minister of Canada?

Sir John Abbott was the 3rd Prime Minister of Canada from 1891 June 16 to 1892 November 24.


When did Sir John Abbott become the Prime Minister of Canada?

Sir John Abbott became the 3rd Prime Minister of Canada on 1891 June 16 serving until 1892 November 24.


Is Sir John Abbott the same person as Sir John a MacDonald?

No, they are different persons. Sir John A. Macdonald was Canada's first Prime Minister and a key player in Canada's confederation, while Sir John Abbott was Canada's third Prime Minister.


Was the Canadian prime minister abbott the third prime minister?

Yes. Sir John Abbott was the Third Canadian Prime Minister.


What is the surname of Australia's current Prime Minister?

Tony Abbott is the current Prime Minister of Australia. His surname is Abbott.


Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1891?

Sir John A. Macdonald was the Prime Minister of Canada at the start of 1891 until June 6 when he died of a stroke.Sir John Abbott was the Prime Minster of Canada in 1891 starting from June 16.Sir John A. Macdonald was the 1st Prime Minister of Canada from 1 July 1867 to 5 November 1873 and from 17 October 1878 to 6 June 1891.Sir John Abbott was the 3rd Prime Minister of Canada from 1891 June 16 to 1892 November 24.


Was tony abbott prime minister before?

no.


Who was the Prime Minister of Canada after William Lyon Mackenzie King?

Sir Alexander Mackenzie became the 2nd Prime Minister of Canada after John A Macdonald's first stint as Prime Minister.Sir John Abbott became the 3rd Prime Minister of Canada after John A Macdonald died while in office a second time.


What special things has Canada done for this prime minister?

Repeatedly voted him into office.


Did kim Campbell have a special achievement?

She was the first female prime minister of canada.


What was name of the prime minister before tony Abbott?

Before Tony Abbott was prime minister it was Kevin Rudd and before him it was Julia Gillard


Was Franklin a prime minister of Canada?

No, no Prime Minister of Canada was named Franklin.