Sam Hughes
Sir Sam Hughes | |
|---|---|
| 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 | January 8, 1853 Solina, Darlington, Canada West |
| Died | August 24, 1921 (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 | |
Sir Samuel Hughes, PC KCB VD (January 8, 1853 – August 23, 1921) was the Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I. After a stormy tenure in the position, he was dismissed by Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden in 1916.