David Porter (naval officer)
David Porter | |
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A portrait of Porter as a captain in the United States Navy | |
| United States Minister Resident to the Ottoman Empire | |
| In office May 23, 1840 – March 3, 1843 | |
| President | Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Dabney S. Carr |
| Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to the Ottoman Empire | |
| In office September 13, 1831 – May 23, 1840 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren |
| Preceded by | George W. Erving |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Minister Resident |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1780 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 3, 1843 (aged 63) Constantinople, Ottoman Empire |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (1798–1825) Mexico (1826–1829) |
| Branch/service | United States Navy Mexican Navy |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands | USS Amphitheatre USS Constitution USS Enterprise New Orleans Squadron USS Essex USS Firefly West Indies Squadron |
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David Porter (February 1, 1780 – March 3, 1843) was an American naval officer and diplomat. Porter commanded a number of U.S. naval ships. He saw service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812 and in the West Indies. On July 2, 1812, Porter hoisted the banner "Free trade and sailors' rights" as captain of USS Essex. The phrase resonated with many Americans. Porter was later court martialed; he resigned and then joined and became commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. Porter County, Indiana was named after him.