Earl Grey
For the more famous Earl Grey and the tea see Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (March 13, 1764 - 1845).
He welcomed Canada's first important foreign royal visit (from Prince Fushima of Japan) in 1907, improved Rideau Hall (the governor-general's residence), and suggested the idea of a great railway hotel in Ottawa - the origin of the Château Laurier.
Earl Grey bio - Government of Canada (http://www.gg.ca/governor_general/history/bios/grey_e.asp)
Sir Albert Henry George Grey, 4th Earl Grey (November 28, 1851 - August 29, 1917) was the ninth Governor-General of Canada from 1904 to 1911. He is best known for having donated the Grey Cup to the Canadian Football League in 1909.
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