New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: The Marquess of Lansdowne, Governor General of Canada

Carolyn Harris
Apr 30, 2019
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My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, politician and governor general of Canada from 1883 to 1888. Lansdowne was the first governor general to travel the entire length of the Canadian Pacific Railway. He also mediated a dispute with the United States concerning fishing rights. During his time in Canada, he enjoyed outdoor sports and social life, becoming the skip of the Rideau Hall curling team in the winter and salmon fishing on the Cascapedia river in the summer.

Click here to read The Marquess of Lansdowne, Governor General of Canada in the Canadian Encyclopedia.

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