Alexander Tilloch Galt

Canadian politician (1817-1893)
Person human Q1302087
Alexander Tilloch Galt
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Alexander Tilloch Galt

Summary

Alexander Tilloch Galt is a human[1]. Born in Chelsea[2], he… he was born on September 6, 1817[3]. He died in Montreal[4]. He died on September 19, 1893[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], businessperson[8], and ambassador[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Tilloch Galt's place of birth was Chelsea[2].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt died in Montreal[4].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt was born on September 6, 1817[3].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt died on September 19, 1893[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Royal Cemetery[11].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt's father was John Galt[12].
  • Among Alexander Tilloch Galt's spouses was Elliott Galt[13].
  • Among Alexander Tilloch Galt's spouses was Amy Gordon Galt[14].
  • A child of Alexander Tilloch Galt was Elliott Torrance Galt[15].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt's professions included politician[6].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt's professions included ambassador[9].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt held the position of Minister of Finance[17].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt held the position of High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom[18].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt held the position of ambassador[19].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[20].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[21].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt was educated at Reading School[22].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt received the designated historic person[24].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt received the Person of National Historic Significance[25].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt is recorded as male[26].
  • Alexander Tilloch Galt's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Tilloch Galt was born in Chelsea[2]. He was born on September 6, 1817[3]. His father was John Galt[12].

Education

Alexander Tilloch Galt's education included a stint at Reading School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], businessperson[8], and ambassador[9]. Positions held include Minister of Finance[17], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom[18], a high commission[31], in United Kingdom[32]; ambassador[19], a diplomatic rank[33]; Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[20]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[21], a position[34], in Canada[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; designated historic person[24], an award[38], in Canada[39]; and Person of National Historic Significance[25], an award[40], in Canada[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elliott Galt[13] and Amy Gordon Galt[14], 1834–1911[42]. A child of Alexander Tilloch Galt was Elliott Torrance Galt[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal-Conservative Party[43].

Death and Burial

Alexander Tilloch Galt died on September 19, 1893[5]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. Burial took place at Mount Royal Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Alexander Tilloch Galt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Tilloch Galt born?

Alexander Tilloch Galt's place of birth was Chelsea[2].

Where did Alexander Tilloch Galt die?

Alexander Tilloch Galt died in Montreal[4].

Who were Alexander Tilloch Galt's parents?

Alexander Tilloch Galt's father was John Galt[12].

Who was Alexander Tilloch Galt married to?

Alexander Tilloch Galt's spouses include Elliott Galt[13] and Amy Gordon Galt[14].

What did Alexander Tilloch Galt do for work?

Alexander Tilloch Galt worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], businessperson[8], and ambassador[9].

Where did Alexander Tilloch Galt go to school?

Alexander Tilloch Galt was educated at Reading School[22].

What awards did Alexander Tilloch Galt receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[23], designated historic person[24], and Person of National Historic Significance[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [43] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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