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Sir James Douglas

Sir James Douglas 1803 – 1877 As the first Governor of British Columbia (1858 – 1864), James Douglas proclaimed the new crown colony at Fort Langley, on November 19, 1858.   Photo of the statue:...

Sir James Douglas

1803 – 1877

As the first Governor of British Columbia (1858 – 1864), James Douglas proclaimed the new crown colony at Fort Langley, on November 19, 1858.

 

Photo of the statue: http://imgur.com/Xtp2AIN

More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Douglas_(governor)

 

Attribution: Jennie Eggleston (http://www.instagram.com/jeggle)

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