Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alexander Tilloch Galt Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander Tilloch Galt through 4 dated historical records for Canada.

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Alexander Tilloch Galt, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1844–1880Years on this page

1844

Legislative Assembly

Member of Legislative Assembly · Sherbrooke · Government / Government of Canada

Elected to the Legislative Assembly for Sherbrooke before Confederation.

Role range: 1849-1867

1858

Minister of Finance

Minister of Finance · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Finance Minister

Role range: 1858-1862

1867

1 July 1867

First Cabinet

Minister of Finance · Ottawa · Government / Government of Canada

Serves as first finance minister after Confederation.

Role range: 1867-1867 – 1867-1868

1880

High Commissioner

High Commissioner · Quebec · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed High Commissioner of the Dominion of Canada in London

Role range: 1880-1883

Records, sources and methodology

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