Calamity Jane
Sign in to saveAlso known as Martha Jane Cannary, Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary, Martha Jane Canary
American scout and frontierswoman
Key facts
- Born
- Martha Jane Canary , ( 1852-05-01 ) May 1, 1852, Princeton, Missouri , U.S.
- Died
- August 1, 1903 (1903-08-01) (aged 51), Terry, South Dakota , U.S.
- Occupations
- Explorer army scout pioneer storyteller sharpshooter performer dance-hall girl alleged prostitute
- Spouses
- Clinton Burk William P Steers
- Children
- 2 or 4
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Princeton
- Occupation
- army scout
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Calamity jane.jpeg
- Number of children
- 2
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- Commons category
- Calamity Jane
- date of birth
- 1853-05-01
- date of death
- 1903-08-01
- cause of death
- pneumonia
- manner of death
- natural causes
- place of burial
- Mount Moriah Cemetery
- name in native language
- Martha Jane Cannary
- present in work
- Calamity Jane and Sam Bass
- nickname
- Calamity Jane
- significant person
- Wild Bill Hickok
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- Nathan Söderblom
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Encyclopedic overview
Martha Jane Canary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a celebrated frontier figure. She was also known for her habit of wearing men's attire.
Early life
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