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About George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax
George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax was a British statesman of the Georgian era. Due to his success in extending commerce in the Americas, he became known as the "father of the colonies". President of the Board of Trade from 1748 to 1761, he aided the foundation of Nova Scotia, 1749, the capital Halifax being named after him. When Canada was ceded to the King of Great Britain by the King of France, following the Treaty of Paris of 1763, he restricted its boundaries and renamed it "Province of Quebec".
Everything about George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax →- Occupation
- politician, cricketer
- Position held
- Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, President of the Board of Trade, Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the House of Lords
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- October 6, 1716
- Died
- June 8, 1771