David Porter
Former United States Minister Resident to the Ottoman Empire
David Porter 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. He saw service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812 and in the West Indies. Wikipedia
Born: February 1, 1780, Boston, MA
Died: March 3, 1843 (age 63 years), İstanbul, Türkiye
Great grandchild: David Dixon Porter
Children: David Dixon Porter and William D. Porter
Partner: Evelina Anderson
Grandchild: Carlisle Patterson Porter
Previous office: United States Minister Resident to the Ottoman Empire (1840–1843)