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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_Graves_SimcoeJohn Graves Simcoe - Wikipedia

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   John Graves Simcoe was a British Army general and the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796. He founded York (now Toronto) and introduced institutions such as common law, freehold land tenure, and abolition of slavery in Upper Canada.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Simcoe,_OntarioSimcoe, Ontario - Wikipedia

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   Simcoe is an unincorporated community and former town in Southwestern Ontario, Canada near Lake Erie. It was founded in 1795 by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe and is the county seat of Norfolk County. Learn about its history, culture, landmarks and more.

4. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › john-graves-simcoe-aJohn Graves Simcoe: a Queen's Ranger in the American Revolution

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   Learn about the life and career of John Graves Simcoe, a British Army officer who led the Queen’s Rangers, a highly effective partisan unit in the Revolutionary War. Read how he was wounded three times, captured by Patriots, and became the first governor of Upper Canada.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Simcoe_CountySimcoe County - Wikipedia

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   Simcoe County is a county located in the central region of Ontario, Canada. The county is located north of the Greater Toronto Area, and forms the north western edge of the Golden Horseshoe. The largest city in the county is Barrie, while the county seat is located in Midhurst.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › John-Graves-SimcoeJohn Graves Simcoe | Upper Canada, Loyalist, Military Leader

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   Aug 9, 2024 · John Graves Simcoe was a British soldier and statesman who became the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada in 1791. He served in the American Revolution, commanded the Queen's Rangers, and promoted immigration, agriculture, and defense in Canada.

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7. simcoetowncentre.comSimcoe Town Centre

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   Shop in comfort at Simcoe Town Centre, Simcoe's only fully enclosed shopping mall. With a wide assortment of stores and services, Simcoe Town Centre is your one stop to shop!

8. experience.simcoe.ca › things-to-doThings To Do - Tourism Simcoe County

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   Simcoe County is a destination with an ever changing landscape, an array of world-class attractions, and endless activities in every season. Whether you want to skydive, boat, beach, bike, brew, or explore history and culture, you can find it here.