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Popular As | Edward Blake |
Occupation | Politician |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Born | October 13, 1833 (Canada) |
Birthday | October 13 |
Town/City | Canada |
Nationality | Canada |
Edward Blake’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Edward Blake was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
An Ontario Liberal Party politician, he held office from 1871-1872 as Second Premier of Ontario. Later in his career, he served in Canadian Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie's cabinet.
After studying law at Upper Canada College, he established a Toronto law practice with his brother and fellow attorney, Samuel Hume Blake.
From 1892-1907, he left Canadian politics and entered the United Kingdom political arena, representing the Irish South Longford constituency in the British House of Commons.
His father, William Hume Blake, also had a career as a politician, and his grandson, H. H. Wrong, was a Canadian diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States. Following their 1856 wedding, Blake and his wife Margaret raised seven children.
He and fellow Canadian politician Bill Davis both held office as Premier of Ontario.