Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe

Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe was a British military officer and colonial administrator who served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada (now Ontario) from 1791 to 1796. He is known for founding Toronto (originally York) as a strategic and commercial center, promoting the development of infrastructure, education, and civil liberties. Simcoe aimed to establish a model of responsible government and encourage settlement and economic growth. His leadership helped shape the early development of what would become Ontario, leaving a lasting legacy in Canadian history.