Lawren Harris, Canadian painter and educator (d. 1970)
Lawren Stewart Harris (October 23, 1885 – January 29, 1970) was a Canadian painter, best known as a leading member of the Group of Seven who asserted a distinct national identity combined with a common heritage stemming from early modernism in Europe in the early twentieth century. He played a key role in art in Canada, both as a catalyst and as a visionary of Canadian landscape art.
1885Oct, 23
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Léopold II of Belgium
The Congo Free State is established by King Léopold II of Belgium. - 3Jun
Big Bear
In the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil, the Cree leader, Big Bear, escapes the North-West Mounted Police. - 6Jul
Rabies
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Internal combustion
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