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David Farragut Biography

David Glasgow Farragut 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. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Source: Wikipedia

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Name:
David Farragut
Nationality:
United States of America
Ethnicity:
Spanish immigration to United States
Date of Birth:
July 5, 1801
Astrological Sign:
Cancer
Date of Death:
August 14, 1870
Age at Death:
69
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