George H. V. Bulyea Politician

George Hedley Vicars Bulyea (February 17, 1859 – July 22, 1928) was a Canadian politician and the first Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. As the youngest ever Lieutenant Governor, at age 46, he was appointed by Governor General Lord Earl Grey on advice of The Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada Sir Wilfrid Laurier on September 1, 1905. He spent many years in the service of the territorial and provincial governments and played an important role in the early history of the Province of Alberta.

Personal facts

George H. V. Bulyea
Birth dateFebruary 17, 1859
Birth nameGeorge Hedley Vicars Bulyea
Birth place
New Brunswick , Gagetown New Brunswick
Nationality
Canada
Religion
Baptists
Date of deathJuly 22, 1928
Place of death
British Columbia , Peachland British Columbia
Education
University of New Brunswick

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Office holder

governor general
Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
monarch
Edward VII
George V
officeLieutenant Governor of Alberta
successor

Topical connections

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