Joseph Despard Pemberton 1821-1893
The first Surveyor-General of Vancouver Island who laid out the original townsite of Victoria. He transitioned from the Hudson's Bay Company to become a successful independent businessman and politician.
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- Lived from 1821 to 1893
- Born: Jul 23, 1821, Dublin, Ireland
- Died: Nov 11, 1893, Victoria, BC
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Last updated: 2026-09-29