Philip Edward MacKenzie (January 9, 1872 – June 19, 1946), joined the firm McCraney & Hutchinson in 1909 as barrister which then became, McCraney, McKenzie and Hutchinson.[1] P.E. McKenzie was an agent for the attorney general for the judicial district of Saskatoon (1911–21).[2] The firm remained McCraney, McKenzie and Hutchinson until 1921, when P.E. MacKenzie became King's Bench Judge at Regina. He held a term of office on the University of Saskatchewan board of governors from 1920 to 1940.[3] He became the third chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan, and served in this position until his unexpected illness and passing in 1946.[4]
P. E. MacKenzie | |
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| Born | January 9, 1872 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 19, 1946 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Spouse | Agnes Strickland Vicars |
| Parent(s) | Philip MacKenzie and Elizabeth Langley |
Biography
P.E. MacKenzie attended Collegiate Institute, London, Ontario. He received his BA from the University of Toronto in 1893, and an LLB in 1895.[5] He was called to the bar in Ontario as of 1896. He later received an appointment to become the Crown attorney of Kenora District in Saskatchewan.[6]
Mackenzie died on June 19, 1946, at Regina General Hospital, in Regina, Saskatchewan.[7]
Other honours
The P. E. Mackenzie Entrance Scholarship was set up in his honour.[8]