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Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada from July 11, 1896 to October 6, 1911.

Appearance

Sir Laurier comes down to the Station House Four to discuss the details of the case of the missing Confederate gold, along with Terrence Meyers. He is adamant that they find it first, or risk a war with the Americans.

History

Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the first francophone prime minister and considered one of the greatest statesmen in Canada. He did his best to create French-English relations while also promoting Canada's autonomy within the British Empire.

Laurier is the holder of a number of records; he is the fourth-longest serving Prime Minister of Canada, behind William Lyon Mackenzie King, John A. Macdonald, and Pierre Trudeau. Laurier also holds the record for the most consecutive federal elections won (4), and his 15-year tenure remains the longest unbroken term of office among Prime Ministers. In addition, his nearly 45 years (1874–1919) of service in the House of Commons is an all-time record for that house. Finally, at 31 years, 8 months, Laurier was the longest-serving leader of a major Canadian political party, surpassing King by over two years.

Wilfrid Laurier's portrait is displayed on the Canadian five-dollar bill.

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+'''Sir Wilfrid Laurier '''was the Prime Minister of Canada from July 11, 1896 to October 6, 1911.
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+== Appearance ==
+Sir Laurier comes down to the Station House Four to discuss the details of the case of the missing Confederate gold, along with Terrence Meyers. He is adamant that they find it first, or risk a war with the Americans.
+== History ==
+Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the first francophone prime minister and considered one of the greatest statesmen in Canada. He did his best to create French-English relations while also promoting Canada's autonomy within the British Empire.
+Laurier is the holder of a number of records; he is the fourth-longest serving Prime Minister of Canada, behind William Lyon Mackenzie King, John A. Macdonald, and Pierre Trudeau. Laurier also holds the record for the most ''consecutive'' federal elections won (4), and his 15-year tenure remains the longest unbroken term of office among Prime Ministers. In addition, his nearly 45 years (1874–1919) of service in the House of Commons is an all-time record for that house. Finally, at 31 years, 8 months, Laurier was the longest-serving leader of a major Canadian political party, surpassing King by over two years.
+Wilfrid Laurier's portrait is displayed on the Canadian five-dollar bill.[[Category:Historical]]
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