George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax
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1716 – 1771
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Who was George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax?
George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, KG, PC was a British statesman of the Georgian era. Due to his success in extending American commerce he became known as "father of the colonies". President of the Board of Trade 1748-61, he aided the foundation of Nova Scotia, 1749, the capital Halifax being named after him.
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- Born
- Oct 6, 1716
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Trinity College, Cambridge
- Died
- Jun 8, 1771
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on July 23, 2013
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