List Of Governors General Of Canada
The following is a list of the governors and governors general of Canada. Though the present day office of the Governor General of Canada came into being only upon Canadian Confederation in 1867, it is generally accepted that the institution is a continuation from the first governorship of New France in 1608.. All Governors General are numbered dating back to the governors of New France; Governors General serving since Confederation are also numbered starting at Confederation.
Read more about List Of Governors General Of Canada: Viceroys of Canada, Governors of New France, 1627–1663, Governors General of New France, 1663–1760, Governors of The Province of Quebec, 1760–1786, Governors-in-Chief/Governors General of The Canadas, 1786–1840, Governors General of The Province of Canada, 1840–1867, Governors General of Canada, 1867–present, Administrators
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