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Andrew Bonar Law was born on 16 September 1858 in Kingston (now Five Rivers), New Brunswick, to the Reverend James Law, a minister of the Free Church of Scotland, and his wife Eliza Kidston Law. He was of Scottish and Irish (mainly Ulster Scots ) ancestry. [2]
Learn about the life and career of Andrew Bonar Law, the Canadian-born leader of the Conservative party who served as prime minister for 209 days in 1922. Find out how he worked with Lloyd George in the coalition government, ended the coalition, and died of cancer.
Bonar Law was the prime minister of Great Britain from October 23, 1922, to May 20, 1923, the first holder of that office to come from a British overseas possession. He was the leader of the Conservative Party during the periods 1911–21 and 1922–23.
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Learn about the life and career of Andrew Bonar Law, the shortest serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th Century. He was a key player in British politics, a supporter of tariff reform and Ulster, and a coalition partner of Lloyd George.
Learn about the 'unknown prime minister' who led Britain for only 211 days in 1923. The article explores his political career, achievements and legacy in the context of his time.
British statesman and Conservative prime minister (1922–23). Born in Canada and brought up in Scotland, Bonar Law entered parliament as a Conservative member in 1900 and became party leader in 1911.
Learn about the life and career of Andrew Bonar Law, the leader of the Conservative Party in Britain during the First World War. He played a key role in the formation of the Lloyd George coalition and the post-war recovery of the Tories.
