Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, was a British statesman and diplomat born on June 21, 1826. He served as the Governor General of Canada from 1872 to 1878, where he played a significant role in promoting Canadian unity and development. His tenure is noted for fostering good relations between English and French Canadians. In addition to his role in Canada, Dufferin held various diplomatic positions, including serving as the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. He was also involved in the administration of British India, where he worked to improve governance and social conditions. Dufferin passed away on August 12, 1902.