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Also known as Martha Jane Cannary, Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary, Martha Jane Canary

American scout and frontierswoman

Person · Open Library

Born
1852
Died
1903
Works
10

Top works

  • The great West
  • Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane
  • The letters of Calamity Jane to her daughter
  • Life and adventures of Calamity Jane
  • Librivox Short Story Collection 007

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Other
Country
XW

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Listeners
21,957
Total plays
102,017

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There are at least five artists named Calamity Jane. 1. Calamity Jane formed around 1988 in Olympia, USA. The band originally consisted of Lisa Koenig on drums, Ronna Era on bass and Gilly Ann Hanner doing vocals and guitar. The band played under different monikers, such as 'Catbox' and 'Sometimes Why'. Era left the band to form Treehouse and was replaced with Hanner's sister Megan. The band stuck with Calamity Jane for unknown reasons. Successful shows in Portland, OR led the band to mo

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Quotes

  • I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and
  • About cries out in the night and some long ago tangling of limbs. And about them betrayals done ...

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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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Number of children
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Calamity Jane
date of birth
1853-05-01
date of death
1903-08-01
name in native language
Martha Jane Cannary
nickname
Calamity Jane
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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.

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