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William Kingsford : ウィキペディア英語版 | William Kingsford William Kingsford (23 December 1819 – 29 September 1898) was an English-born Canadian historian. Born in London, Great Britain he served in the army, and went to Canada, where he was engaged in surveying work. He is known for his ''History of Canada'' in 10 volumes. He died in Ottawa, Ontario. ==Early life== Born on 23 December 1819 in the parish of St. Lawrence Jewry, London, he was the son of William and Elizabeth Kingsford of Lad Lane. Educated at Nicholas Wanostrocht's school in Camberwell, he was articled at an early age to an architect. He then enlisted in the 1st Dragoon Guards, aged 16. He went with his regiment to Canada in 1837, became sergeant, and in 1840, through the influence of his friends at home, obtained his discharge, despite an offer by Sir George Cathcart, colonel of the regiment, to procure a commission for him.
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