Andrew Colvile

Andrew Colvile (born Andrew Wedderburn; 6 November 1779 – 3 February 1856) was a Scottish businessman, notable as the governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, a huge organisation set up for the North American fur trade but also instrumental in the early history of Canada. He was also chairman of the West India Docks.

For the television writer, see Andrew Colville (writer). For the Scottish rugby union player, see Andrew Galbraith Colville.

Andrew Colvile
Born
Andrew Colvile-Wedderburn

(1779-11-06)6 November 1779
Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland
Died3 February 1856(1856-02-03) (aged 76)
London, Middlesex England
EmployerHudson's Bay Company
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