Who is Statesman Wilfred Laurier?

Was the seventh Prime Minister of Canada, in office from 11 July 1896 to 6 October 1911. Laurier is often considered one of the country's greatest statesmen.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada 1896-1911, lawyer, journalist, politician (born 20 November 1841 in St-Lin, Canada East; died 17 February 1919 in Ottawa, ON). As leader of the Liberal Party 1887-1919 and prime minister 1896-1911, Laurier was the dominant political figure of his era.