Lisgar

[ lis-gahr ]

noun

1. Sir John Young, 1807–76, Canadian political leader: governor general 1869–72.

Example Sentences

He was reëlected to represent Lisgar at the general election of 1872, and again at that of 1874, and again by acclamation at the last general election.

From Project Gutenberg

Lord Monck, who had the honour of initiating confederation, was succeeded by Sir John Young, who was afterwards raised to the peerage as Baron Lisgar—a just recognition of the admirable discretion and dignity with which he discharged the duties of his high position.

From Project Gutenberg

Spencer Wood has ever been a favourite resort for our Governors—Sir James Craig—Lord Elgin—Sir Edmund Walker Head—Lord Monk—Lord Lisgar, and Lord Dufferin on his arrival in 1872, none prized it so highly, none rendered it more attractive than the Earl of Elgin.

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