Sam Hughes
Sir Sam Hughes | |
|---|---|
 Hughes in 1905 | |
| 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 | 8 January 1853 Solina, Darlington, Canada West |
| Died | 24 August 1921 (aged 68) Lindsay, Ontario, Canada |
| Party | Unionist |
Other political affiliations | Liberal-Conservative |
| Spouse | Mary Burk |
| Education | Toronto Normal School, University of Toronto |
| Profession | Teacher, editor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian Militia |
Years of service | 1866–1916 |
| Rank | Bugler Captain Lieutenant Colonel Honorary 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 (8 January 1853 – 23 August 1921) was a Canadian soldier and politician who served as Minister of Militia and Defence from 1911 to 1916. Responsible for Canada's armament during the first part of World War I, he was dismissed by Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden for insubordination in 1916.