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George Simpson

Scottish colonial administrator and explorer · Lived 1787 to 1860 · aged 73

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Sir George Simpson was a Scottish explorer businessman. He was the colonial governor of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) during the period of its greatest power. 9 million square kilometres corresponding to nearly forty per cent of modern-day Canada.

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Intersection of High Street and Church Street in Dingwall, the location of the schoolhouse where Simpson was educated.[9]Intersection of High Street and Church Street in Dingwall, the location of the schoolhouse where Simpson was educated.[9]The West India Docks in London, in 1810, where Simpson would have checked the incoming inventory for his uncle Geddes' sugar brokerage[14]The West India Docks in London, in 1810, where Simpson would have checked the incoming inventory for his uncle Geddes' sugar brokerage[14]Lachine Canal, Montreal, mid 19th centuryLachine Canal, Montreal, mid 19th centuryYork Factory, Hudson's Bay Company trading postYork Factory, Hudson's Bay Company trading postOld Fort Garry - Winnipeg, ManitobaOld Fort Garry - Winnipeg, ManitobaSimpson portrait by Stephen PearceSimpson portrait by Stephen PearcePrince of Wales Terrace, built by Simpson in the Golden Square MilePrince of Wales Terrace, built by Simpson in the Golden Square Mile

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Sir George Simpson was a Scottish explorer businessman. He was the colonial governor of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) during the period of its greatest power. From 1820 to 1860, he was in practice, if not in law, the British viceroy for the whole of Rupert's Land, an enormous territory of 3.9 million square kilometres corresponding to nearly forty per cent of modern-day Canada.

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Lived 1787 to 1860 · aged 73

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