Samuel Barron (1809–1888)
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Samuel Barron (November 28, 1809 – February 26, 1888) was a United States, and later Confederate naval officer, acting as a representative in Europe for the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
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Born | (1809-11-28)November 28, 1809 Hampton, Virginia |
Died | February 26, 1888(1888-02-26) (aged 78) Hampton, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States of America Virginia Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy Virginia Naval Militia Confederate States Navy |
Years of service | 1820–1861 (USN) 1861–1865 (CSN) |
Rank | Captain (USN) Captain (CSN) |
Unit | USS Wabash |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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