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Born | Martha Jane Canary[a] May 1, 1852 Princeton, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | August 1, 1903 Terry, South Dakota, U.S. | (aged 51)
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Children | 2 or 4 |
Martha Jane Canary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller.[2][3][4] 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 helped to make her a noted frontier figure.[5] She was also known for her habit of wearing men's attire.[6]
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