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The
history of monarchy in Canada
stretches from
pre-colonial times
through to the present day, though Canada's monarchical status is typically seen as beginning with the first European settlements of what is now Canada;
Newfoundland
was claimed for
Henry VII
in 1497 and the establishment of
New France
by King
Francis I
took place in 1534. Through both these lineages, the present
Canadian monarchy
can trace itself back to the
Anglo-Saxon
period and ultimately to the
kings of the Angles
and the early
Scottish kings
. Kings and queens reigning over Canada have included the
monarchs of France
(to
Louis XV
in 1763),
those of the United Kingdom
(to
King George V
in 1931), and
those of Canada
(to Queen
Elizabeth II
as
Queen of Canada
today).
Canada's first European monarchs instigated, funded, and supported the exploration and settlement of the country, while also implementing treaties between themselves and the various
aboriginal peoples
encountered. Throughout the 18th century, via war and treaties, the
Canadian colonies of France
were ceded to
King George III
. The
colonies were confederated
by
Queen Victoria
in 1867 to form......
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