26th October 1879
Canadian politician Isaac LeVesconte dies
Although born in Jersey – in St Aubin – Isaac LeVesconte made a name for himself in Nova Scotia, to which he emigrated aged 12. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1869, and remained for five years, representing Richmond for the Conservative Party.
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Other events that occured in October
Rare Bronze Age pottery found in Trinity
- Rare Bronze Age pottery was found in the parish of Trinity in the island of Jersey. It was thought to be 3000 years old.
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Victor Hugo leaves Jersey
- Victor Hugo settled in Jersey when he was exiled from France, but after criticising Queen Victoria he had to leave the island for Guernsey.
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Parliamentarians land at St Ouen’s Bay
- Jersey was strongly in favour of the monarch during the English Civil War, which led to an invasion by 84 ships, that landed 3000 Parliamentarian forces at St Ouen’s Bay.
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The Channel Islands’ oldest inhabitant dies
- The oldest inhabitant of the Channel Islands died in St Helier at the age of 104.
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