Halifax got its name from George Montagu-Dunk, the 2nd Earl of Halifax and President of the Board of Trade in the 18th century. The Earl was responsible for the establishment of the British settlement in Nova Scotia, which eventually became the city of Halifax.

Halifax is named after George Montagu-Dunk, the 2nd Earl of Halifax. He was the president of the Board of Trade in the 18th century and played a significant role in the development of the city.

Earl Ferrell was born on March 27, 1958, in Halifax, Virginia, USA.

Halifax was named after George Montagu-Dunk, the 2nd Earl of Halifax, who was the President of the Board of Trade in the 18th century when the city was founded. He played a significant role in the development of the city and its early governance.

Halifax was named after George Montagu-Dunk, the 2nd Earl of Halifax, who served as the President of the British Board of Trade in the 18th century. The town was named in his honor as a way to acknowledge his contributions to the British colony in Nova Scotia, Canada.