John H. Dent
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This article is about the United States Navy officer. For the Pennsylvania Congressman, see John H. Dent (politician).
For other people named John Dent, see John Dent (disambiguation).
John Herbert Dent (22 February 1782 – 29 July 1823) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. He was acting captain on the USS Constitution" (Old Ironsides) during the attacks on Tripoli in 1804.
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Born | (1782-02-22)February 22, 1782 Durham Parish, Charles County, Maryland, US |
Died | (1823-07-29)July 29, 1823 Near Charleston, South Carolina, US |
Buried | Jacksonboro, South Caroline |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1798–1815 |
Rank | Captain |
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Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Anne Horry |
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