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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". [1]
Halifax. George Montagu Dunk, 2nd earl of Halifax (born Oct. 5/6, 1716—died June 8, 1771) was an English statesman, after whom the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is named. He was the son of George Montagu, 1st earl of Montagu, to whose title he succeeded in 1739.
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The Oxford Companion to British History. Halifax, George Montagu Dunk, 2nd earl of (1716–71). Halifax was a hard-working and useful administrator. He inherited the title at the age of 23 and two years later made a lucrative marriage to the heiress of a London merchant, taking the name of Dunk.
Halifax’s political career is chiefly remembered for his dynamic role in shaping colonial policy while serving as President of the Board of Trade from 1748 to 1761, which included the founding of the British settlement at Halifax, Nova Scotia, established as a model royal colony in 1749.
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 ...
George Montagu Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax. (1716-1771), Known as 'The Father of the Colonies' Early Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 1 portrait. Known as the 'Father of the Colonies' for his success in extending American commerce.
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