William Van Horne 1843-1915

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The relentless general manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway. He drove the rapid completion of Canada's first transcontinental line, forcibly linking British Columbia to the rest of the nation.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1843 to 1915
• Born: Feb 3, 1843, Frankfort, IL
• Died: Sep 11, 1915, Montreal, QC

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30