Lord Durham wanted to re-instate peace throughout the colonies, and recommended a political union.

Lord Durham resigned from cabinet in 1833.

Lord Durham has been lauded in English Canadian history for his recommendation to introduce responsible government.

Britain dispatched Lord Durham to investigate the cause of the rebellion.

Lord Durham was appointed Governor General of Canada in 1838.

Lord Durham noted in 1839 "There is, in truth, very little of family connection among the persons thus united".

Lord Durham has been married three times and divorced twice:

Although both rebellions were put down in short order, the British government sent Lord Durham to investigate the causes of the unrest.

Before succeeding in the earldom he styled himself Lord Durham to avoid confusion with his father.

Lord Durham wanted to marry Lind, but was unable to do so because of the divorce laws.