Louis M. Goldsborough
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Louis Malesherbes Goldsborough (February 18, 1805 – February 20, 1877) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He held several sea commands during the Civil War, including that of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. He was also noted for contributions to nautical scientific research.
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Louis M. Goldsborough | |
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Nickname(s) | "Old Guts"[1] |
Born | (1805-02-18)February 18, 1805 Washington, D.C. |
Died | February 20, 1877(1877-02-20) (aged 72) Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1812–1873 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Commands held | Brazil Squadron North Atlantic Blockading Squadron European Squadron |
Battles/wars | Aegean Campaign |
Relations | John R. Goldsborough (brother) |
Other work | Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy |
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His younger brother, John R. Goldsborough, was also a U.S. Navy officer who served during the Civil War and who later became a commodore.