Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

George-Etienne Cartier Biography and Timeline

Follow George-Etienne Cartier through 6 dated historical records for Canada.

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George-Etienne Cartier, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records

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1857–1867Years on this page

1857

Political Coalition

Legislator · Quebec · Government / Government of Canada

Works with John A. Macdonald to build a conservative coalition.

Role range: 1857-1862

1858

Ottawa Capital

Legislator · Ottawa · Government / Government of Canada

Supports Ottawa after Queen Victoria selects it as permanent capital.

Role range: 1857-1862

1864

22 June 1864

Great Coalition

Attorney General · Quebec · Government / Government of Canada

Supports Confederation through the Great Coalition.

Role range: 1864-1867

1 September 1864

Charlottetown Conference

Delegate · Charlottetown · Government / Government of Canada

Represents Canada East during Confederation discussions at Charlottetown.

Role range: 1864-1864

10 October 1864

Quebec Conference

Delegate · Quebec · Government / Government of Canada

Defends provincial powers during the Quebec Conference.

Role range: 1864-1864

1867

1 July 1867

First Cabinet

Minister of Militia · Ottawa · Government / Government of Canada

Serves in the first federal cabinet after Confederation.

Role range: 1867-1867 – 1867-1873

Records, sources and methodology

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