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John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham

British politician (1792-1840) · Politicians · Died at 48

John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, also known as "Radical Jack" and commonly referred to in Canadian history texts as Lord Durham, was a British Whig statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General and high commissioner of British North America.

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1792 to 1840 · aged 48