Albert Grey

Albert Henry George Grey, 4th Earl Grey (November 28, 1851 – August 29, 1917) was the ninth Governor General of Canada from 1904 to 1911. Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, from Archives Canada [1] This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, from Archives Canada [1] This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 23 - The flip of a coin determines whether a new city in Oregon is named after Boston, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine, with Portland winning. ... August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (242nd in leap years), with 124 days remaining. ... 1917 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général or Gouverneure générale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1911 is a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ...

Earl Grey was educated at Harrow and Trinity College, and graduated from Cambridge, where he studied history and law. He came from a family that had enjoyed successful political careers based on reform, including colonial reform. In 1846, his uncle, as Colonial Secretary, was the first to suggest that colonies should be self-sustaining and governed for the benefit of their inhabitants, instead of for the benefit of England. In 1877, he married Alice Holford and together they had five children, one of whom died in early childhood. Harrow School Chapel Harrow School is a British public school, located in Harrow on the Hill, in North West London. ... Full name The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity Motto Virtus vera nobilitas Virtue is true Nobility Named after The Holy Trinity Previous names Kings Hall and Michaelhouse (until merged) Established 1546 Sister College Christ Church Master Sir Martin Rees JCR President Sharon Wilkins MCR President {{{MCR President... The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Earl Grey served as a member of Parliament from 1880 to 1886 and became a member of the House of Lords in 1886. He travelled extensively throughout the British Empire, and was Administrator of Rhodesia from 1896-97. He also gained commercial experience as the Director of the British South Africa Company from 1898 to 1904. He was one of the first four trustees responsible for the administration of the scholarship funds which established the Rhodes Scholarship. 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) Events January 18 _ Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... This article is about the British House of Lords. ... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ... This article is about the break-away colony of (Southern) Rhodesia , today Zimbabwe. ... 1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Rhodes House in Oxford The Rhodes Scholarships were created by Englishman Cecil John Rhodes. ...

Earl Grey was a very active Governor General. He was in constant contact with the Prime Minister, offering ideas for social reform. He sought greater political inclusion for all, and worked to reach as many ordinary Canadians as possible. In fact, he was so dedicated and involved that then-prime minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier said Lord Grey gave "his whole heart, his whole soul, and his whole life to Canada." Laurier re-directs here. ...

Lord Grey was in office during a time of increasing economic development, industrialization and immigration in Canada. Both Alberta and Saskatchewan entered the Confederation in 1905. It was also a time of change. In 1911, Sir Wilfrid Laurier's government was defeated by Sir Robert Borden over the issue of trade reciprocity with the United States. King Edward VII died in 1910, and King George V was crowned in 1911. Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th)  - Land 642,317 km²  - Water 19,531 km² (2. ... Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (From many peoples, strength) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant Governor Lynda M. Haverstock Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Area 651,036 km² (7th)  - Land 591,670 km²  - Water 59,366 km² (9. ... Canadian Confederation, or the Confederation of Canada, was the process that ultimately brought together a union among the provinces, colonies and territories of British North America to form the Dominion of Canada, a Dominion of the British Empire, which today is a federal nation state simply known as Canada. ... 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1911 is a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Not to be confused with Frederick Borden, Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence from 1896-1911. ... His Majesty King Edward VII (9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth realms, and the Emperor of India. ... 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... His Majesty King George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) (3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was the last British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, changing the name to the House of Windsor in 1917. ...

Earl Grey travelled throughout Canada extensively, from the Maritimes to the north and to western Canada. He was the first Governor General to travel to Newfoundland, where he issued a warm invitation for them to join the Confederation. He also developed strong bonds with U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, visiting the United States on different occasions. The Maritimes or Maritime provinces are a region of Canada on the Atlantic coast, consisting of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. ... Newfoundland (French: Terre-Neuve; Irish: Talamh an Éisc; Latin: Terra Nova) is a large island off the north-east coast of North America, and the most populous part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ... Order: 26th President Vice President: Charles Warren Fairbanks Term of office: September 14, 1901 – March 3, 1909 Preceded by: William McKinley Succeeded by: William Howard Taft Date of birth: October 27, 1858 Place of birth: New York City Date of death: January 6, 1919 Place of death: Oyster Bay, New...

With his desire for social reform and cohesion, Earl Grey was a strong promoter of national unity among French and English Canadians, as well as a supporter of unity within the entire British Empire. He also advocated prison reforms in Canada to provide greater social justice.

On June 16, 1905, a second Commission was issued that appointed Lord Grey as "Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief of the Dominion of Canada". This reflected the passing of the Militia Act in 1904, and resulted in changes to the Letters Patent Constituting the Office of the Governor General. June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Earl Grey sought to promote culture among Canadians. From 1906 to 1908, he was heavily involved in the Quebec Tercentenary, the celebrations, pageantry and social functions marking the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city. He also influenced the decision to have the Plains of Abraham, the battlefield where the French and English fought in 1759 which led to the fall of New France, designated a national park in Quebec City. 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... ... 1759 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... New France (French: la Nouvelle-France) describes the area colonized by France in North America during a period extending from the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534 to the cession of New France to the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1763. ... Motto: Don de Dieu feray valoir (Gift of God shall make prosper) Area: 547. ...

He supported the arts, and established the "Grey Competition for Music and Drama" which was first held in 1907. Today, professional football teams still compete for the Grey Cup, which he donated to the Canadian Football League in 1909. At the request of Robert Baden-Powell, he also undertook the role of Chief Scout of Canada. 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Then Prime Minister Joe Clark presents the 1979 Grey Cup to victorious Edmonton Eskimos Danny Kepley and Tom Wilkinson. ... The Canadian Football League (CFL; French: Ligue Canadienne de Football) is a professional league located entirely in Canada that plays Canadian football. ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB (February 22, 1857 - January 8, 1941) was a soldier, writer and founder of the world scouting movement. ...

In 1907, Lord Grey received Canada's first important foreign royal visit, Prince Fushima of Japan. In 1908, as part of the Quebec Tercentenary celebrations, he welcomed the Prince of Wales (later King George V), who reviewed 12,000 Canadian military personnel along with a host of ships visiting Quebec. 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Lady Grey was the first spouse of a Governor General to be designated as "Her Excellency", an appellation approved by His Majesty King Edward VII. She was very interested in her husband's role and duties. She sponsored contests for beautiful gardens in Ottawa, known as the "Lady Grey Competitions", (which continued a tradition begun during the Minto term) and also planted daffodils on the west lawn, which visitors to Rideau Hall can still see today. {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Location. ... Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmond, 4th Earl of Minto (June 9, 1845 - March 1, 1914) was an English politician, Governor General of Canada, and Viceroy of India. ... Species ????? Daffodils are a group of large flowered members of the genus Narcissus. ... Rideau Hall is the official residence the Governor General of Canada, and is the place of residence of the Monarch of Canada when visiting Ottawa. ...

During his term, Lord Grey added both the Governor General's study and a new conservatory (which was removed in 1923-24) to Rideau Hall. And upon his departure, he sold the State Landau, which he had purchased from the Governor General of Australia, to the Canadian government – the carriage is still used for official functions. Lord Grey also recommended that a "great" railway hotel be built in the nation's capital – an idea that grew into the Chateau Laurier. 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Governor-General of Australia is the highest constitutional officer in the Commonwealth of Australia. ... teau Laurier seen from Wellington Street The Ch teau Laurier is a noted hotel in downtown Ottawa, Canada. ...

Lord Grey and his wife received many accolades for their work with Canadians and for their championship of social reform.

On leaving office in 1911, Earl Grey and his family returned to England, where he became president of the Royal Colonial Institute (now the Royal Commonwealth Society) in London. Lord Grey died at his family residence in 1917. 1911 is a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster which contains Big Ben London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ...

External links

• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online (http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=41538)

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