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In what year did William Cornelius Van Horne become president of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)?
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Van Horne succeeded Lord Mount Stephen as president of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1888. Under his leadership, the CPR expanded its operations and became a major player in the transportation industry.
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