George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax
George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, was a British statesman of the Georgian era. Due to his success in extending commerce in the Americas, he became known as the "father of the colonies". President of the Board of Trade from 1748 to 1761, he aided the foundation of Nova Scotia, 1749, the capital Halifax being named after him. When Canada was ceded to the King of Great Britain by the King of France, following the Treaty of Paris of 1763, he restricted its boundaries and renamed it "Province of Quebec".
Portrait by Joshua Reynolds, 1764
The Earl of Halifax and his secretaries
Obelisk to Halifax, Chicksands Wood
Inscription on obelisk to Halifax
President of the Board of Trade
The president of the Board of Trade is head of the Board of Trade. A committee of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, it was first established as a temporary committee of inquiry in the 17th century, that evolved gradually into a government department with a diverse range of functions. The current holder of the post is Kemi Badenoch, who is concurrently the secretary of state for business and trade.
President of the Board of Trade
Image: Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury
Image: Portrait of John Egerton 3rd Earl of Bridgewater
Image: Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford