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John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham

British politician (1792-1840)

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Also known as John George Lambton, John G. L., Earl of Durham

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Occupation: diplomat, politician, statesperson
Position held: member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Lord Privy Seal, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, Governor General of Canada
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: April 12, 1792
Died: July 28, 1840

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John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, also known as "Radical Jack" and commonly referred to in Canadian history texts as Lord Durham, was a British Whig statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General and high commissioner of British North America.

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