Title
John George Lambton, lst Earl of Durham
Caption
John George Lambton, lst Earl of Durham (1792-1840) English statesman and colonial administrator. Elected to Parliament (1813-1832) as Whig (Liberal) MP for Durham and earned himself the nickname of Radical Jack. Appointed Governor-general of Canada (1837-1838) and produced his "Report on the Affairs of British North America" (1839) in which he recommended responsible government for the colony.
Engraving after portrait by Thomas Lawrence.
Date
1839
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009535P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,0Mb (1,5Mb) / 9,5in x 11,8in / 2858 x 3543 (300dpi)