William McKean
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William Wister McKean (19 September 1800 – 22 April 1865) was an admiral in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was noted for his service in the Union blockade that effectively closed Confederate seaports in the Gulf of Mexico.
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William Wister McKean | |
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Born | (1800-09-19)September 19, 1800 Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
Died | April 22, 1865(1865-04-22) (aged 64) Binghamton, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1814–1862 |
Rank | Commodore |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 American Civil War |
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