Samuel Francis Du Pont was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, and a member of the prominent Du Pont family. In the Mexican–American War, Du Pont captured San Diego, and was made commander of the California naval blockade. Wikipedia
Born: September 27, 1803, Bayonne, NJ
Died: June 23, 1865 (age 61 years), Philadelphia, PA
Partner: Sophie Du Pont
Parents: Victor Marie Du Pont de Nemours
Service/branch: United States Navy; Union Navy
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