Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Louis Riel Biography and Timeline

Follow Louis Riel through 3 dated historical records for Canada.

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Louis Riel, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1869–1885Years on this page

1869

8 December 1869

Red River Resistance

Metis Leader · Fort Garry · Government / Government of Canada

Leads a provisional government during the Red River Resistance.

Role range: 1869-1870

1870

12 May 1870

Manitoba Act

Metis Leader · Red River · Government / Government of Canada

Negotiates protections that help create Manitoba as a province.

Role range: 1870-1870

1885

12 May 1885

North-West Rebellion

Metis Leader · Batoche · Government / Government of Canada

Surrenders after defeat at Batoche during the North-West Rebellion.

Role range: 1885-1885

Records, sources and methodology

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