Charles Lawrence

Charles Lawrence was a British soldier and administrator in the 18th century, known for his role in colonial America. He served as a lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia and was involved in military actions during the period of British expansion. Lawrence is notably remembered for his part in the events surrounding the Expulsion of the Acadians in 1755, where thousands of Acadian (French-speaking) residents were forcibly removed from Nova Scotia. His actions and policies reflected the broader colonial dynamics of British territorial governance, conflict with indigenous peoples, and colonial populations during that era.