What honorific title was given to William Cornelius Van Horne?
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William Cornelius Van Horne was given the honorific title of "Sir." He was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) for his contributions to the development of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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