George P. Upshur

George P. Upshur
Birth nameGeorge Parker Upshur
Born(1799-03-08)March 8, 1799
Northampton County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 3, 1852(1852-11-03) (aged 53)
USS Levant
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1818-1852
RankCommander
CommandsUnited States Navy
Battles / warsMexican American War

George Parker Upshur (8 March 1799 – 3 November 1852) was a career officer in the United States Navy and superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy (1847–1850).

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