Mount Talbot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Talbot |
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 Mount Talbot
Location in Alberta
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,372 m (7,782 ft) |
| Prominence | 234 m (768 ft) |
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| Location | Alberta British Columbia |
| Topo map | NTS 83E/12 |
Mount Talbot is a mountain found right on the border between Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. It's a part of the beautiful Canadian Rockies mountain range.
This mountain was officially given its name on November 4, 1925. It was named in honor of a notable person named Peter Talbot.
About Peter Talbot
Peter Talbot was born in 1854 and passed away in 1919. He was an important early settler in the Lacombe area of central Alberta.
Before becoming a politician, Peter Talbot worked as a teacher and a farmer. He was very involved in his community.
Talbot's Political Life
Peter Talbot decided to enter politics. He became an elected representative for the Northwest Territories. Later, he represented the province of Alberta.
In 1906, a famous Canadian Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, chose Peter Talbot to join the Senate of Canada. The Senate is a group of people who help make laws for the country.
