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David Glasgow Farragut ( / ˈfærəɡət /; also spelled Glascoe; [1] [2] [3] [4] July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy.
5 days ago · David Farragut was a U.S. admiral who achieved fame for his outstanding Union naval victories during the American Civil War (1861–65). Farragut was befriended as a youth in New Orleans by Captain (later Commodore) David Porter (of the U.S. Navy), who adopted him. Farragut served under Porter aboard.
Mar 25, 2011 · David Farragut was an accomplished U.S. naval officer who helped the Union achieve key victories at New Orleans, Vicksburg and Mobile Bay during the Civil War.
David G. Farragut. Library of Congress. Title Vice Admiral. War & Affiliation Civil War / Union. Date of Birth - Death July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870. David Glasgow Farragut’s father, Jorge, was a Spanish merchant captain who had served in the American Revolution and the War of 1812.
Learn about the life and achievements of David Farragut, the naval hero who fought for the Union in the Civil War and became the first US Admiral. Discover his famous order "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" and his statue in Washington DC.
Pr obably the most famous quote in U.S. naval history is that attributed to Rear Admiral David Glasgow Farragut during the Battle of Mobile Bay. There has certainly never been a greater U.S. naval hero. This is evident given the tributes bestowed on him during his lifetime and after his death.
David Glasgow Farragut was born at Campbell's Station, near Knoxville, TN, on 5 July 1801, and died at Portsmouth, NH, on 14 August 1870, after 59 years of Naval Service. Appointed midshipman on 17 December 1810, he saw his first sea service off the coast of the United States in the frigate Essex in 1811, and the next year was made the prize ...
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