he died
he was the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada
he got to Canada by boat.
John Cabot named many islands and capes along Canada's coastline.
John Cabot found a place in Canada, claimed it for Spain, was driven out, and died in a storm
John Cabot explored the coast of newfoundland.
John Graves Simcoe and his wife Elizabeth had four children: Francis Gwillim Simcoe, Henrietta Maria Simcoe, Katherine Simcoe, and Eliza Simcoe.
he was the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada
John Graves Simcoe built two streets. Dundas street, and Yonge street, and Spendina street. He built these for Military purposes, and not for the amusement for the crowd to walk without being tripped by trees lying ominously on the street, or the merchants to walk with their carriages.
John Graves Simcoe died on October 26, 1806 at the age of 54.
It is a holiday in Canada which is always on the first Monday in August. It is named after John Graves Simcoe, the founder of the town that eventually grew to be the city of Toronto.
John Graves Simcoe was born on February 25, 1752 and died on October 26, 1806. John Graves Simcoe would have been 54 years old at the time of death or 263 years old today.
John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, is often referred to as "The Father of Ontario" due to his significant contributions to the region's development. He is also known colloquially as "Simcoe" and has been called "Captain Simcoe" in reference to his military background. Additionally, some may refer to him as "Johnny" in informal contexts.
The first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada (modern day Ontario) was John Graves Simcoe.
John graves simcoe was the first governor of upper Canada . Although he spent only four years as governor, he set the pattern for all other governors who followed. He provided wise and energetic leadership. Simcoe put policies into place that would well serve the colony of upper Canada in years to come.
He had 7 children:Francis Gwillim Simcoe (1791-1812)Eliza SimcoeHenry Addington Simcoe (1800-1868)CharlotteHenriettaCarolineKatherine Simcoe (1793-1794)
Sir John Graves Simcoe was married to Elizabeth Posthuma Gwillim Born on September 22, 1762 in Whitchurch, Herefordshire. And died on January 17, 1850 at age 87
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