David Porter (naval officer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Porter (naval officer)

officer in the United States Navy

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1780

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 03-Mar-1843

Profession: military officer, diplomat, dancer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

David Porter (February 1, 1780 – March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in the rank of captain and the honorary title of commodore.
Porter commanded a number of U.S.
naval ships, including the famous USS Constitution.
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.