Historedia
Person

James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1849

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Rebellion Losses Bill and the Montreal Riots, April 1849

    1849

    Role: Governor General of the Province of Canada

    1. April 25, 1849 · MontrealRoyal Assent to the Rebellion Losses Bill

      Governor General Elgin gave royal assent to the controversial bill on April 25, 1849, despite opposition.

    2. April 25, 1849 · MontrealBurning of the Parliament Building

      Rioters burned down the Parliament building in Montreal on the night of April 25, 1849.

Sources

  1. Rebellion Losses Bill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  3. Province of Canada Wikipedia