THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Sam Langford

Canadian boxer (1886–1956)

Sam Langford has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 4, 1883 in Weymouth, Canada.

Born

March 4, 1883

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 12, 1956

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Weymouth, Canada
Professions
boxer
Citizenship
Canada, United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 4, 1883 (BnF authorities; SNAC; Find a Grave) or March 4, 1886 (Canadian Encyclopedia).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Sam Langford

Height
169 cm

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Sam Langford born?

Sam Langford was born in Weymouth, Canada.

How tall is Sam Langford?

Sam Langford’s recorded height is 169 cm.

When did Sam Langford die?

Sam Langford died on January 12, 1956.