John H. Dent
John H. Dent | |
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Captain John H. Dent, USN | |
| Born | February 22, 1782 Durham Parish, Charles County, Maryland, US |
| Died | July 29, 1823 Near Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Buried | Jacksonboro, South Caroline |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1798–1815 |
| Rank | Captain |
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| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Anne Horry |
John Herbert Dent (22 February 1782 – 29 July 1823) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. He was acting captain on the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) during the attacks on Tripoli in 1804.