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Encyclopedia > Charles Henry Darling

Sir Charles Henry Darling (February 19, 18091870) colonial governor born Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia and died Cheltenham, England. February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Annapolis Royal [[1]] , population 548 (Nova Scotia Statistical Review 2004 [[2]] ) was founded in 1610, down and across the Annapolis River from the site of Port Royal, which was the first permanent European settlement in North America north of Florida. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 11 10 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 12th 55,283 km² 3. ... The centre of Cheltenham. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK...


Darling was educated at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and served in the military in Barbados, the Windward Islands, and Jamaica. He started his colonial sevice while in Jamaica and became lieutenant-governor of St. Lucia in 1847. In 1851 as governor of the Cape Colony in South Africa. In 1855 he became governor of Newfoundland in 1855. The Royal Military College can refer to: Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, Canada Royal Military College, Duntroon in Campbell, Canberra, Australia Royal Military College, Sandhurst in Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom [(Royal Military College, Sungei Besi, Selangor, Malaysia)] This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists... Location within the British Isles Sandhurst is a small town of 22,000 inhabitants in Berkshire, close to the boundaries of Hampshire and Surrey. ... This article is about the Caribbean island group. ... Map of European presence in 1652 The Cape Colony was a part of South Africa under British occupation during the 19th century. ... Map of Newfoundland Newfoundland (French: Terre-Neuve; Irish: Talamh an Éisc; Latin: Terra Nova) is a large island off the northeast coast of North America, and the most populous part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ...


Darling supported the British suggestions granting the French more fishing rights in waters of Newfoundland between Cape St. John and Cape Ray to the total disagreement of the Newfoundland government which ultimately lead to the end of his term in office. This is about the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ... Cape Ray (, NST) is a headland located at the southwestern extremity of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ...


Darling became governor and captain-chief of Jamaica in 1857 then governor of Victoria, Australia in 1863. Emperess Victoria of the United Kingdom etc. ...


See also

This is a list of viceroys for the colony, dominion and province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ... List of people of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ...

External link

  • Biography at Government House The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
  • Biography at Saint Lucia Government House
Preceded by:
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Governor of St. Lucia
1847-1851
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Preceded by:
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Governor of Cape Colony
1851-1855
Succeeded by:
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Preceded by:
Ker Baillie Hamilton
Colonial Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
1855-1857
Succeeded by:
Sir Alexander Bannerman
Preceded by:
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Governor of Jamaica
1857-1863
Succeeded by:
Edward John Eyre
Preceded by:
Sir Henry Barkly
Governor of Victoria
1863-1866
Succeeded by:
Sir John Manners-Sutton

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Sir Charles Henry Darling, 1855-1857 (324 words)
Darling was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia on February 19, 1809.
Darling rose to the rank of captain before retiring from the army in 1841 to start a new career in the civil service.
Darling was appointed governor and captain-chief of Jamaica in February of 1857.
SA Tours & Safaris (Pty) Ltd • Darling (168 words)
Darling, named after Charles Henry Darling who came to the Cape as Lt Governor in 1851, was founded on the farm Langfontein in 1853.
Darling is a wild flower gem, a little village nestled in the hills, 75 km north of Cape Town.
Darling 's environment is a seasonal kaleidoscope of wheat fields, vineyards and immense beauty of the wild flowers.
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