Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Lyon Mackenzie Biography and Timeline

Follow William Lyon Mackenzie through 4 dated historical records for Canada.

William Lyon Mackenzie, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1837–1837Years on this page

1837

Battle of Montgomerys Tavern

Reform Leader · Toronto · Warfare / Military

Leads Upper Canada rebels gathered near Montgomerys Tavern.

Upper Canada Rebellion Defeated

Reform Leader · Toronto · Warfare / Military

Flees after loyalist militia breaks the rebellion outside Toronto.

Caroline Affair

Reform Leader · Niagara River · Warfare / Military

Uses Navy Island as a base for continued rebellion against colonial rule.

Navy Island Rebellion Base

Reform Leader · Niagara River · Warfare / Military

Loses the steamer Caroline after a British-Canadian raid on the vessel.

Records, sources and methodology

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