Louis Riel By ashtynt Oct 23, 1844 Louis Riel was born Period: Oct 23, 1844 to Nov 16, 1885 From life to death This timeline will show you about Louis Riel between the days he was born & when he died Jan 1, 1858 Moved to Montreal Jan 1, 1868 Came back to Winnipeg Jan 1, 1870 Ran away to the US In 1870 he ran away to the US after killing Thomas scott Jan 1, 1873 He won a seat in the Parliament Dec 8, 1875 it was a turning point in his life Jan 1, 1876 mental institution Jan 1, 1877 His health improved Jan 1, 1879 Worked as a trader Jan 1, 1882 Got married Jan 1, 1884 Got captured May 15, 1885 He surrendered Nov 16, 1885 Louis Riel was hung