Sam Hughes

Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I (1853–1921)
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Sam Hughes

Summary

Sam Hughes is a human[1]. He was born in Clarington[2]. He was born on January 8, 1853[3]. He passed away in Lindsay[4]. He died on August 24, 1921[5]. He worked as a politician[6], editor[7], and teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Sam Hughes's place of birth was Clarington[2].
  • Sam Hughes passed away in Lindsay[4].
  • Sam Hughes was born on January 8, 1853[3].
  • Sam Hughes was born on January 8, 1851[10].
  • Sam Hughes died on August 24, 1921[5].
  • A child of Sam Hughes was Garnet Hughes[11].
  • Sam Hughes held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Sam Hughes worked as a politician[6].
  • Sam Hughes worked as an editor[7].
  • Sam Hughes's professions included teacher[8].
  • Sam Hughes held the position of Minister of Militia and Defence[13].
  • Sam Hughes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[14].
  • Sam Hughes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[15].
  • Sam Hughes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[16].
  • Sam Hughes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[17].
  • Sam Hughes held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[18].
  • Sam Hughes's education included a stint at Toronto Normal School[19].
  • Sam Hughes's education included a stint at University of Toronto[20].
  • Sam Hughes's education included a stint at Jarvis Collegiate Institute[21].
  • Sam Hughes received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Sam Hughes received the Person of National Historic Significance[23].
  • Sam Hughes was a member of Orange Order[24].
  • Sam Hughes is recorded as male[25].
  • Sam Hughes's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sam Hughes was affiliated with the Unionist Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sam Hughes's place of birth was Clarington[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 8, 1853[3] and January 8, 1851[10].

Education

Educated at Toronto Normal School[19], a school[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1847[30]; University of Toronto[20], a public research university[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1827[33], headquartered in Toronto[34]; and Jarvis Collegiate Institute[21], a high school[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1807[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editor[7], and teacher[8]. Positions held include Minister of Militia and Defence[13], a position[38], in Canada[39] and member of the House of Commons of Canada[14], a position[40], in Canada[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44] and Person of National Historic Significance[23], an award[45], in Canada[46].

Personal Life

A child of Sam Hughes was Garnet Hughes[11]. He was affiliated with the Unionist Party[27].

Death and Burial

Sam Hughes died on August 24, 1921[5]. He passed away in Lindsay[4].

Why It Matters

Sam Hughes has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Sam Hughes born?

Sam Hughes's place of birth was Clarington[2].

Where did Sam Hughes die?

Sam Hughes died in Lindsay[4].

What did Sam Hughes do for work?

Sam Hughes worked as politician[6], editor[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Sam Hughes go to school?

Sam Hughes was educated at Toronto Normal School[19], University of Toronto[20], and Jarvis Collegiate Institute[21].

What awards did Sam Hughes receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22] and Person of National Historic Significance[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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