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Lord Monck, first Governor General of Canada

Governor General Monck, Montréal, 1864 (William Notman).
Governor General Monck, Montréal, 1864 (William Notman). Gouverneur General Monck 1864 · William Notman · 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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Lord Monck, an Irish peer, became Governor General of British North America in 1861. During the American Civil War he worked to keep the fighting from spreading north, and as an early supporter of union he put his energy and prestige behind Confederation. His term was extended so that he could become the first Governor General of the Dominion of Canada in 1867; he retired to Ireland the next year.

Scope & context

Monck as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

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Charles Stanley Monck, Viscount Monck National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text