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Sir '''Robert Laird Borden''' (June 26, 1854 - June 10, 1937) was the [[Canadian]] [[Prime Minister]] during [[World War I]].  Born in Grand Pré, [[Nova Scotia]], Borden was the son of Andrew Borden and Eunice Laird.  He was a lawyer by profession, called to the bar in 1878.

Sir '''Robert Laird Borden''' (June 26, 1854 - June 10, 1937) was the eighth [[Canadian]] [[Prime Minister]], and served during [[World War I]].  Born in Grand Pré, [[Nova Scotia]], Borden was the son of Andrew Borden and Eunice Laird.  He was a lawyer by profession, called to the bar in 1878.

Borden was elected to the Canadian House of Commons first in 1896 and would become leader of the Conservative Party in 1901.  He served as Leader of the Opposition until 1911, when the Conservatives won the election of September 21.

Borden was elected to the Canadian House of Commons first in 1896 and would become leader of the Conservative Party in 1901.  He served as Leader of the Opposition until 1911, when the Conservatives won the election of September 21.