John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham

John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (also known as Radical Jack) GCB PC (London 12 April 1792 –  28 July 1840 Cowes), was a British Whig statesman and colonial administrator, Governor General and high commissioner of British North America. As Lord Privy Seal in the administration of his father-in-law, Earl Grey, he helped draft the reform bill of 1832.
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