Calamity Jane

✶May 1, 1852

†August 1, 1903

No one has lit a candle yet. Be the first.

About their life

Martha Jane Canary, 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.

American frontierswoman (1852–1903)

☆ Follow

Biography from the article Calamity Jane on the English Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.