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Richard Blanshard, first governor of Vancouver Island

Richard Blanshard, around 1850. Blanshard.gif · Unknown author · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Richard Blanshard, an English barrister, was appointed first governor of Vancouver Island in 1849 and took office in March 1850. Disappointed by conditions in the colony, where the California gold rush slowed growth, and in poor health, he resigned that November, though slow communications kept him in Victoria until 1851.

Scope & context

Blanshard as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Richard Blanshard National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text