1597-1654+Sara+Kirke

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- was most successful woman entrepreneur in Canada (17th century) - inherited plantation from deceased husband - owned more than almost all other English - plantation destroyed by fire in 1673 - rebuilt business into one of largest Avalon enterprises (on 17th century) - asked King Charles II to give her eldest son (George) her husband's titles and powers - if she had done different: • her eldest son wouldn't inherit his father's titles and powers • she may re-marry or keep working on the plantation - if she was not the most successful woman entrepreneur in 17th century Canada: • someone else would be - colony of Avalon - Ferryland, Newfoundlan - still called Avalon today - this is not as important as other people's achievements - Sara Kirke's actions have helped the economy
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- husband became 1st governor of Newfoundland (1637) when they arrived in Canada • husband started entrepreneur business (ie. plantation) • allowed Sara Kirke to manage (later inherited) plantation
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