Robert F. Stockton
U.S. Congressperson
1795 – 1866
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Who was Robert F. Stockton?
Robert Field Stockton was a United States naval commodore, notable in the capture of California during the Mexican–American War. He was a naval innovator and an early advocate for a propeller-driven, steam-powered navy. Stockton was from a notable political family and also served as a U.S. Senator from New Jersey.
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- Born
- Aug 20, 1795
Princeton - Also known as
- Robert Stockton
- Children
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- The College of New Jersey
- Died
- Oct 7, 1866
Princeton
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on July 23, 2013
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