War hero George Dewey

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George Dewey

Living place: Vermont

Birthday: 26-12-1837

Global rank: #51543

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Who is War hero George Dewey?
Notable veteran for becoming the first person in US history to achieve the rank of Admiral of the Navy. As Admiral, he became famous for his victory in the Spanish-American Battle of Manila Bay.
A special military decoration, the Dewey Medal, was created in his honor, making him one of the few Americans to ever wear a government medal bearing his image.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He began attending the Norwich Military School in 1852 and was admitted to the Naval Academy in 1854.

Family life info

He married his first wife Susan, with whom he had a son named George, in October 1867. After her death, he was remarried to Mildred M. Hazen.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling War hero George Dewey?
He was a regular equestrian partner of President Theodore Roosevelt.

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When was War hero George Dewey born?
George Dewey was born in 26-12-1837, death year is , at the age of 187.
Where is War hero George Dewey's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
George Dewey was born in Vermont, . is a War hero, whose Zodiac is Capricorn, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Rooster. George Dewey's global rank is 51543 and whose rank is 124 in list of famous War hero.
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Events in 1837 and 26-12

Birthday George Dewey (26-12) in history

  • Day 26-12 year 1776: The founder of the United States, George Washington, defeated the Hessians at Trenton.
  • Day 26-12 year 1865: James H. Nason received a patent for a coffee percolator.
  • Day 26-12 year 1966: The first Kwanzaa is celebrated.
  • Day 26-12 year 1972: The 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, died in Kansas City, Mo.
  • Day 26-12 year 1985: Zoologist Dian Fossey was found murdered in Rwanda.
  • Day 26-12 year 1996: JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in her Boulder, Colo., home.
  • Day 26-12 year 2004: In the Indian Ocean, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, the largest in 40 years, triggered a tsunami that ultimately killed more than 280,000.
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