Calamity Jane

1852 - 1903

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Biography

Calamity Jane, born as Martha Jane Canary, was an American frontierswoman and professional scout known for her adventurous and unconventional life in the American West during the late 19th century. She gained fame for her skills in riding, marksmanship, and for her participation in various military campaigns and expeditions. Calamity Jane became a prominent figure in the Wild West, often associating with renowned personalities like Wild Bill Hickok, and she became the subject of numerous legends and stories that romanticized her frontier lifestyle.