John George Lambton was the First earl of Durham. He was also known as "Radical Jack" and commonly referred to in Canadian history texts simply as Lord Durham. Lambton was a British Whig statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General and high commissioner of British North America.John George Lambton was the First earl of Durham. He was also known as "Radical Jack" and commonly referred to in Canadian history texts simply as Lord Durham. Lambton was a British Whig statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General and high commissioner of British North America....more