Frederick W. Haultain [SEP] country of citizenship
Frederick W. Haultain
Frederick W. Haultain (November 7, 1821–1882) was a British Army officer and political figure in Canada West.
He was born in Brussels, Belgium in 1821 to Major General Francis Haultain and Eliza Ann Dean, as well as grandson of Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Haultain. Haultain lived in Belgium while his father was stationed there and eventually returned to Britain. studied at the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich, England. He served with the Royal Artillery, retiring as Lieutenant-Colonel in 1860. He moved to
duty in shaping those fundamental traditions which give character and direction to the activities of two of the most influential institutions of the State, the judiciary and the University.
Honourable Sir Frederick W. A. G. Haultain K.B., the second chancellor served the university 1917–1940. Sir Frederick W. A. G. Haultain, Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, was instrumental in the establishment of the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta from the North West Territories, also Commissioner of Education, he also spent time and energy developing the early school system on the rugged frontier.