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 "SIR GILBERT PARKER 1862-1932" ~ Camden East * Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 20.242 W 076° 50.103
18T E 353712 N 4910982
This plaque, in tribute to Sir Gilbert Parker, a Canadian novelist and poet who was knighted 1902 for his literary achievements, is located on Queen Victoria Street, in Camden East.
Waymark Code: WMEGDK
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/27/2012
Views: 19
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
In this community of Camden East, where his father was a storekeeper and Justice of the Peace, was born Gilbert Parker, Canadian novelist and poet. Educated at the University of Toronto, he became a journalist and later turned to writing fiction. He moved to England 1889 and achieved a considerable reputation as an author of historical novels, many of which, such as "The Seats of the Mighty", had a Canadian setting. Parker sat in the British House of Commons 1900-1918 as member for Gravesend and was knighted 1902 for his literary achievements.
Address or location of plaque: On the grounds of a church, street number 2611 on the east side of Road 4 at Queen Victoria Street north of the Napanee River bridge.
Physical location of plaque: Village
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There is a red brick church next to the plaque.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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