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1885 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1885.

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Historical records for Canada in 1885

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May

12 May 1885

North-West Rebellion

Riel, Louis · Batoche · Metis Leader · Government / Government of Canada

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

November

7 November 1885

Canadian Pacific Railway

Van Horne, William Cornelius · Craigellachie · Railway Executive · Government / Government of Canada

Oversees completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

16 November 1885

Execution of Louis Riel

Macdonald, John Alexander · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Refuses clemency before Louis Riel is executed.

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1885

Harland and Wolff Limited Company

Pirrie, William James · Belfast · Partner of Harland and Wolff · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Oversees Harland and Wolff as the business is reorganized as a private limited liability company.

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