Governor-General of the Province of Canada facts for kids
This page is about the post that existed from 1840 to 1867. For the modern post, see Governor General of Canada.
The Governor General of the Province of Canada was the viceregal post of the pre-Confederation Province of Canada that existed from 1840 to Canadian Confederation in 1867.
The post replaced the Governor General of New France and later Governor General of British North America, which had replaced that of Commander-in-Chief of British North America. With Confederation and the dissolution of the Province of Canada, a new post was created, that of Governor General of Canada.
During the duration seven individuals held this post, who were either colonial administrators of diplomats.
List
| Name | Image | Governor from | Governor until | Monarch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Sydenham PC (1799–1841) |
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1841 | 1841 | Victoria |
| Sir Charles Bagot (1781–1843) |
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1842 | 1843 | Victoria |
| Sir Charles Metcalfe (1785–1844) |
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1843 | 1845 | Victoria |
| The Earl Cathcart (1783–1859) |
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1846 | 1847 | Victoria |
| The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine (1811–1863) |
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1847 | 1854 | Victoria |
| Sir Edmund Walker Head (1805–1868) |
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1854 | 1861 | Victoria |
| The Viscount Monck (1819–1894) |
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1861 | 1867 | Victoria |
Residences
- Alwington House, Kingston: 1841-1844
- Château Ramezay, Montreal: 1844-1849
- Elmsley House, Toronto: 1849–1852
- Elmsley House, Toronto: 1856–1858
See also
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