Sam Steele

Canadian politician and officer (1849–1919)
Person human Q2219427
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Summary

Sam Steele was born on January 5, 1849[1], in Bracebridge[2]. He died on January 30, 1919[3], in Putney[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (556 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: St. John's Cathedral Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Elmes Yelverton Steele[8]
  • Spouse: Marie-Elizabeth de Lotbinière-Harwood[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Canada[10]
  • Educated at: Royal Military College of Canada[11]
  • Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], Person of National Historic Significance[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Sam Steele[16]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[17]
  • Cause of death: 1918–1920 flu pandemic[18]
  • Family name: Steele[19]
  • Given name: Samuel[20], Benfield[21]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Sam Steele[22]
  • Commons gallery: Sam Steele[23]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]

Why It Matters

Sam Steele has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Sam Steele born?

Sam Steele's place of birth was Bracebridge[2].

Where did Sam Steele die?

Sam Steele passed away in Putney[4].

Who were Sam Steele's parents?

Sam Steele's father was Elmes Yelverton Steele[8].

Who was Sam Steele married to?

Sam Steele's spouses include Marie-Elizabeth de Lotbinière-Harwood[9].

What did Sam Steele do for work?

Sam Steele worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did Sam Steele go to school?

Sam Steele was educated at Royal Military College of Canada[11].

What awards did Sam Steele receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[12], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], and Person of National Historic Significance[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  12. [14] ↑ . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8h ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'fa', 'fr', 'it', 'nl', 'pl']
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Bracebridge
    Occupation → —
    Educated at → Royal Military College of Canada
    Award received → Companion of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Person of National Historic Significance
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