George Dundas

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George Dundas CMG (1819 - March 18, 1880) was a Scottish politician and colonial administrator.

Born in England, he was the eldest son of James Dundas, and resided in Dundas Castle. Dundas entered the British Army in 1839, serving in various places such as Bermuda and Nova Scotia. In politics, he represented Linlithgowshire in the British House of Commons from 1847 to 1859.

On June 8, 1859, Dundas was appointed Governor of Prince Edward Island, a position he kept until October 22, 1868. In 1875, Dundas was appointed Governor of the Island of Saint Vincent in the Caribbean. In 1879, he was created a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.

Governor Dundas died at Saint Vincent in 1880.

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  • Oliver & Boyd's new Edinburgh almanac and national repository for the year 1850. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1850


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