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George Young

1821 – 1910

Canadian Methodist minister and author noted for his role in the Red River Rebellion of 1869–1870

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Lived 1821 – 1910 (aged 88). George Young was a Canadian historian, author, cleric and missionary.

Reverend George Young (December 31, 1821 – August 1, 1910) was a Canadian Methodist minister and author noted for his role in the Red River Rebellion of 1869–1870. He was a supporter of the pro-Canadian faction led by John Christian Schultz. He is remembered today largely for his memoir of the rebellion Manitoba memories; leaves from my life in the prairie province, 1868–1884.

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Who was George Young?

Canadian Methodist minister and author noted for his role in the Red River Rebellion of 1869–1870

When was George Young born?

George Young was born on 31 December 1821.

When did George Young die?

George Young died on 1 August 1910.

What was George Young's occupation?

George Young was a historian, author, cleric and missionary.

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George Young was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Young

· Wikidata: Q5546605

· DBpedia: George Young (Methodist minister)

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