William Harwar Parker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Harwar Parker

US Navy officer

Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1826

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 30-Dec-1896

Profession: military officer, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Harwar Parker (October 8, 1826 – December 30, 1896) was an officer in the United States Navy and later in the Confederate States Navy.
His autobiography, entitled Recollections of a Naval Officer 1841–1865, provides a unique insight into the United States Navy of the mid-19th century during an era when the Age of Sail was coming to an end and the advent of steam power and ironclads was beginning.