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Sam Hughes
Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people of the same name, see Sam Hughes (disambiguation).
Sir Samuel Hughes, KCB, PC (January 8, 1853 – August 23, 1921) was the Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I. He was notable for being the last Liberal-Conservative cabinet minister, until he was dismissed from his cabinet post.
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Sir Sam Hughes | |
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Minister of Militia and Defence | |
In office 10 October 1911 – 12 October 1916 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Laird Borden |
Preceded by | Frederick William Borden |
Succeeded by | Albert Edward Kemp |
Member of Parliament for Victoria North | |
In office 11 February 1892 – 2 November 1904 | |
Preceded by | John Augustus Barron |
Succeeded by | none |
Member of Parliament for Victoria | |
In office 3 November 1904 – 24 August 1921 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | John Jabez Thurston |
Personal details | |
Born | (1853-01-08)January 8, 1853 Solina, Darlington, Canada West |
Died | August 24, 1921(1921-08-24) (aged 68) Lindsay, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Unionist |
Other political affiliations | Liberal-Conservative |
Spouse | Mary Burk |
Alma mater | Toronto Normal School, University of Toronto |
Profession | Teacher, editor |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Canadian Militia |
Years of service | 1866 - 1916 |
Rank | Bugler Captain Lieutenant Colonel Honourary Lieutenant General |
Unit | 49th Hastings Battalion 45th West Durham Battalion Warren's Scouts |
Commands | 45th West Durham Battalion |
Battles/wars | |
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