Captain George Vancouver RN (June 22, 1757 - May 10, 1798) was an officer in the British Royal Navy, best known for his exploration of the North-West Coast of North America, including the shores of the modern day Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. He also explored the southwest coast of Australia.
The cities of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Vancouver, Washington, USA are named after him.
Probably England. It was his nationality. George Vancouver was an explorer. He had 5 older brothers. he was born in England in 1758. He is famous for discovering Vancouver. ============================================================== Captain George Vancouver was an officer in the British Royal Navy. As such, he was not "sponsored." He was following orders.
No they gave England a claim to Oregon
He is deaf in one ear and he has four children.
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He went to knight high school college at fresno state
george named vancouver and vancouver island
George Vancouver did not have kids, nor did he get married.
William Van Horne named it after Captain George Vancouver, who had explored much of the area.
George Vancouver was born on June 22, 1757.
George Vancouver was born on June 22, 1757.
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George Vancouver was sent by the British Govmerment.
Vancouver was named after After the British Explorer George Vancouver who Discovered Vancouver.
For discovering Vancouver
George Vancouver did not discover vancouver BC it was simply named after him he actually discovered Vancouver Island it was actually Vancouver and Quadra Island , but the spanish shortened it to just simply Vancouver island.
He did not discover Canada.