Robert F. Stockton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert F. Stockton

United States Navy officer

Date of Birth: 20-Aug-1795

Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 07-Oct-1866

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Robert Field Stockton (August 20, 1795 – October 7, 1866) was a United States Navy 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.