Alexander Tilloch Galt
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Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt, GCMG CB PC (September 5, 1817 – September 19, 1893)[1] was a politician and Founding Father of the Canadian Confederation.
Quick Facts Member of the Canadian Parliament for Town of Sherbrooke, Preceded by ...
Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Town of Sherbrooke | |
In office 1867–1872 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Edward Towle Brooks |
Minister of Finance | |
In office July 1, 1867 – November 7, 1867 | |
Prime Minister | John A. Macdonald |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Sir John Rose, 1st Baronet |
1st Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom | |
In office 1880–1883 | |
Preceded by | Sir John Rose, 1st Baronet (as Financial Commissioner) |
Succeeded by | Charles Tupper |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-09-05)September 5, 1817 Chelsea, England |
Died | September 19, 1893(1893-09-19) (aged 76) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Resting place | Mount Royal Cemetery |
Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
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Children | 11, including Elliott |
Parent | John Galt |
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