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Semmes, Raphael
Died: 1877 AD, at 67 years of age.
Nationality: American
Categories: Admiral, Military Officer, Naval Officer
1809 - Admiral Raphael Semmes, born on the 27th of September in Charles County, Maryland. He was an officer in the United States Navy.
1819 - He was orphaned at the age of ten.
1824 - He began training as a U.S. Navy Midshipman at the age of 15.
1849 - He moved to Mobile, Alabama so he could be close to the naval base in Pensacola, Florida and to practice law.
1861 - Resigned from the United States Navy and became a Commander in the Confederate States Navy.
1865 - He was promoted to Admiral and was put in command of the James River Squadron that was protecting Richmond.
1877 - died on the 30th of August after eating spoiled shrimp at his daughter's home in Point Clear, Alabama. He is buried with his wife Ann in Mobile Catholic Cemetery, a statue of Admiral Semmes stands over Government Street in Downtown Mobile.
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