Alexander Tilloch Galt
Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt | |
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Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt in 1869 | |
| 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 | September 5, 1817 |
| Died | September 19, 1893 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Mount Royal Cemetery |
| Party | Liberal-Conservative |
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| Children | 11, including Elliott |
| Parent | John Galt |
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Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt, PC GCMG CB (September 6, 1817 – September 19, 1893) was a politician and Father of Confederation, the union of British North American colonies into Canada.