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1. www.britannica.com › biography › George-VancouverGeorge Vancouver | Route, Facts, & Expeditions | Britannica

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   May 9, 2024 · George Vancouver (born June 22, 1757, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England—died May 10, 1798, Richmond, Surrey) was an English navigator who, with great precision, completed one of the most difficult surveys ever undertaken, that of the Pacific coast of North America, from the vicinity of San Francisco northward to present-day British Columbia.

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   May 8, 2024 · Captain George Vancouver is buried in a churchyard in Petersham Village, west of London. (Photo: Feliks Banel, KIRO Newsradio) BY FELIKS BANEL. Local historian. This weekend, in a tiny village...

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   May 13, 2024 · May 13, 2024. Captain George Vancouver's Encounter with the Pacific Northwest. Captain George Vancouver was a renowned British explorer and navigator whose voyage to the Pacific Northwest in the late 18th century left an indelible mark on the region's history and geography.

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   Who was George Vancouver?

   • George Vancouver (born June 22, 1757, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England—died May 10, 1798, Richmond, Surrey) was an English navigator who, with great precision, completed one of the most difficult surveys ever undertaken, that of the Pacific coast of North America, from the vicinity of San Francisco northward to present-day British Columbia.

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   Where is Vancouver located?

   • Vancouver lies between Burrard Inlet (an arm of the Strait of Georgia) to the north and the Fraser River delta to the south, opposite Vancouver Island. The city is just north of the U.S. state of Washington. It has a fine natural harbour on a superb site facing the sea and mountains.

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   How old was George Vancouver when he joined the Royal Navy?

   • Statue of George Vancouver in King's Lynn, England. Vancouver entered the Royal Navy at age 13 and accompanied Captain James Cook on his second and third voyages (1772–75 and 1776–80). After nine years’ service in the West Indies, he took command of the expedition to the northwest coast of North America for which he is noted.

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   When was Vancouver incorporated?

   • Vancouver, British Columbia, was incorporated 29 years after the incorporation of Vancouver, Washington, and more than 60 years after the name Vancouver was first used in reference to the historic Fort Vancouver trading post on the Columbia River.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › VancouverVancouver | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Vancouver lies between Burrard Inlet (an arm of the Strait of Georgia) to the north and the Fraser River delta to the south, opposite Vancouver Island. The city is just north of the U.S. state of Washington. It has a fine natural harbour on a superb site facing the sea and mountains.

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   1 day ago · Vancouver shares its name with the larger city of Vancouver in southern British Columbia, Canada, approximately 300 miles (480 km) to the north. Both cities were named after British sea captain George Vancouver, but the US city is older.

   • Elevation: 171 ft (52 m)
   • Named for: George Vancouver

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   May 7, 2024 · A stunner in Delta: Mayor George Harvie stripped of Metro Vancouver role by his own council. Councillors are being tight-lipped about the reasons for the surprise move, citing only a "loss of...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Definitions of George Vancouver. noun. English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798) synonyms: Vancouver. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "George Vancouver." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/George Vancouver. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.