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- George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax
British politician
George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, KG, PC (6 October 1716 – 8 June 1771) 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. Wikipedia
- October 6, 1716, Dover, England
- June 8, 1771, Dover, England
- Anna Falkner
- unknown daughter Montague, Lady Elizabeth Montagu
- George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax, Lady Mary Lumley
- Trinity College, Cambridge, Eton College
- Tories (British political party)
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