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Richard Bulkeley (26 December 1717 – 7 December 1800) was an influential administrator in Nova Scotia for over 50 years (1749-1800). Historian Phyllis Blakeley writes that Bulkeley, "assisted 13 governors and lieutenant governors from Cornwallis to Wentworth. In half a century of service he took part in the founding of Halifax, the immigration of New Englanders and loyalists, and the prosperity of the French revolutionary wars."〔Richard Bulkeley. Canadian Biography〕 During his lifetime, known for hosting dignitaries and grand parties, he was known as "the Father of the Province."〔Richard Bulkeley. Canadian Biography〕 When he died, he was the last surviving settler who arrived with Cornwallis.〔J.S.M. p. 85〕 == Career == During Father Le Loutre's War he was an Aide-de-camp to three consecutive Governors of Nova Scotia: Cornwallis, Hobson and Lawrence. During the French and Indian War he also served on the Nova Scotia Council (1755-1800). Historian Blakney writes that Bulkeley was "noted for his lavish hospitality, entertaining and many other military men during the Seven Years’ War and the American revolution. Bulkeley's first home was opposite St Paul's. The dining room could seat 50.〔Bulkeley. Canadian Biography; This was the home of James Bannerman who died in the during the war in the Attack at Jeddore (1753).〕 Wolfe used his home as his headquarters prior to the Siege of Louisbourg (1758) and Quebec (1759).〔J.S.M.., p. 66〕 (In 1911, the Nova Scotia Historical Society created a plaque to mark the location at Robert Standford's premises, 156-158 Hollis Street.〔Collections of the Nova Scotia Historical Society.p. 4〕) He converted this residence into his library and private office once he built his new home on Argyle Street. Bulkeley helped negotiate the peace treaties that led to the Burying the Hatchet ceremony, which ended 75 years of warfare between the Mi'kmaq and the British. In the 1780s, Richard Bulkeley (governor), and about twenty others founded a chess club, which met once a fortnight at the Great Pontack (Halifax).〔Richard Bulkeley. Collections of the Nova Scotia Historical Society. 1905. p. 81〕 He served in many capacities the crown and people of Nova Scotia and was governor from 1791 to 1792; Bulkeley was succeeded by Former New Hampshire Governor Sir John Wentworth. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Richard Bulkeley (governor)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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