Samuel Canan
Naval officer and governor of American Samoa
About Samuel Canan
Lived 1898 – 1964 (aged 65). Samuel Canan was an American military officer, politician, naval officer and governor.
Samuel Wakefield Canan (June 7, 1898 – March 1964) was a United States Navy officer and governor of American Samoa. Canan was born on June 7, 1898, in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the United States Naval Academy on June 24, 1916, out of Pennsylvania. He succeeded Ralph Hungerford as governor in 1945, filling the position for only eight days, from September 3, 1945, to September 10, 1945.
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Who was Samuel Canan?
Naval officer and governor of American Samoa (1898-1964)
When was Samuel Canan born?
Samuel Canan was born on 7 June 1898 in Altoona.
When did Samuel Canan die?
Samuel Canan died on 1 March 1964 in Pennsylvania.
What was Samuel Canan's occupation?
Samuel Canan was a military officer, politician, naval officer and governor.
What nationality was Samuel Canan?
Samuel Canan was American.
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