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Farragut began his life as a sailor early; he commanded a prize ship captured in the War of 1812 when he was twelve years old. He joined the Navy in December 1810 and by the time of the Civil War; Farragut had proven his ability repeatedly.
David Farragut was the first US naval officer so honored. In 1864 he became America’s first Vice Admiral. After the Civil War’s conclusion, Farragut would be further honored by becoming the first full Admiral.
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Sep 10, 2018 · David Glasgow Farragut. 5 July 1801 – 14 August 1870. David Glasgow Farragut was born at Campbell's Station, near Knoxville, Tennessee, on 5 July 1801, and died at Portsmouth, New...
Jan 18, 2022 · David G. Farragut was the first American naval officer to hold the rank of rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral – a unique status that resulted directly from his many accomplishments during the Civil War. He was born James Glasgow Farragut in Tennessee in 1801, but grew up in New Orleans.
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David Glasgow Farragut was the U.S. Navy’s first full admiral. At the time of his death in 1870, Farragut had served a total of 59 years in uniform.
David Farragut. 1801–70. Tennessee. Admiral. The first American to become a full admiral demonstrated extraordinary ability as a pre-teen captain's aide during the War of 1812, and served with...
David Glasgow Farragut ( / ˈfærəɡət /; also spelled Glascoe; 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.
