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John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham

1792–1840 · 19th century · Also known as Lord Durham

John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, was a British Whig statesman sent as governor-general of British North America after the rebellions of 1837–1838. His Report on the Affairs of British North America of 1839 recommended uniting Upper and Lower Canada, partly to assimilate French Canadians, and granting responsible government. The union was enacted in 1840, creating the Province of Canada in 1841.

John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham
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