John Young, 1st Baron Lisgar

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Irish politician (1807-1876)

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John Young, 1st Baron Lisgar, known from 1848 to 1870 as Sir John Young, 2nd Baronet, was a British diplomat and politician who served as the second governor general of Canada from 1869 to 1872.

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

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John Young, 1st Baron Lisgar, known from 1848 to 1870 as Sir John Young, 2nd Baronet, was a British diplomat and politician who served as the second governor general of Canada from 1869 to 1872. He previously served as the 12th governor of New South Wales, from 1861 to 1867, and as Chief Secretary for Ireland, from 1853 to 1855.