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GALT, The Hon. Sir Alexander Tilloch, P.C.
Picture of GALT, The Hon. Sir Alexander Tilloch, P.C.
Photographer:
William Notman
© Public Domain
Source: Library and Archives Canada, C 020329
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1817.09.06
Place of Birth: Chelsea, England
Deceased Date (yyyy.mm.dd): 1893.09.19 (76 years old)
Profession | Occupation: Businessman
Notes: Father of Confederation; attended the Charlottetown (Sept. 1864), Quebec (Oct. 1864) and London (Dec. 1866) conferences.
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 1849 Days (5 years, 23 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Sherbrooke (Town of), Quebec Liberal-Conservative 1867.09.20 During the general election of 1867, elections in the constituencies were held at various times between 1867-08-07 and 1867-09-20. Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal-Conservative 1867.09.20 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Finance Resignation. Lack of support and confidence from his Cabinet colleagues who held his financial policies responsible for the collapse of the Commercial Bank. 1867.07.01 - 1867.11.07


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