He was convicted of treason in Regina for his part in the North-West Resistance.
His trial ran from July 28 to Aug. 1, 1885.
Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald refused to grant leniency for Riel.
Canadian History Ehx on Nostr: Today in 1885, Metis leader Louis Riel was put to death. He was convicted of treason ...
Today in 1885, Metis leader Louis Riel was put to death.
He was convicted of treason in Regina for his part in the North-West Resistance.
His trial ran from July 28 to Aug. 1, 1885.
Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald refused to grant leniency for Riel.
He was convicted of treason in Regina for his part in the North-West Resistance.
His trial ran from July 28 to Aug. 1, 1885.
Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald refused to grant leniency for Riel.
