John dahlgren biography

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    • John A. Dahlgren

    American admiral (1809–1870)

    For other people named John Dahlgren, see John Dahlgren (disambiguation).

    John A. Dahlgren

    Dahlgren during the American Civil War

    Birth nameJohn Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren
    Nickname(s)"Father of American naval ordnance"
    Born(1809-11-13)November 13, 1809
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    DiedJuly 12, 1870(1870-07-12) (aged 60)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    Buried

    Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

    Allegiance United States (Union)
    Service / branch United States Navy
    Years of service1826–1870
    RankRear admiral
    CommandsSouth Atlantic Blockading Squadron
    South Pacific Squadron
    Bureau of Ordnance
    Washington Navy Yard
    Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
    Spouse(s)Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren
    RelationsJohn Vinton Dahlgren (son)
    Ulric Dahlgren (son)
    Charles G. Dahlgren (brother)

    John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren (November 13, 1809 –