Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford
Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford, GCB, PC (1 August 1776 – 27 March 1849), styled The Honourable Archibald Acheson from 1790 to 1806 and Lord Acheson from 1806 to 1807, was a British politician who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Lower Canada and Governor General of British North America in the 19th century.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Gosford GCB PC | |
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| Member of Parliament for County Armagh | |
| In office 1801–1807 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Henry Caulfeild William Brownlow |
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| Born | Archibald Acheson 1 August 1776 Markethill, County Armagh |
| Died | 27 March 1849 (aged 72) |
| Spouse | Mary Sparrow |
| Children | Archibald Acheson, 3rd Earl of Gosford Lady Mary Acheson Lady Millicent Acheson |
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