Properties (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Republican_Party
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| gptkbp:awards |
Medal of Honor
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1813-06-08
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Mary_Porter
gptkb:Alice_Porter gptkb:George_Porter gptkb:William_Porter gptkb:David_Dixon_Porter_Jr. |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Advancement of naval engineering.
Advancement of naval tactics. Advocacy for naval expansion. Advocacy for naval reforms. Advocacy for naval security. Advocacy for naval technology. Coordination with army forces. Development of naval strategy. Enhancement of naval logistics. Influence on naval operations. Influence on naval policy. Influence on naval strategy. Influence on naval training. Leadership in amphibious operations. Leadership in naval diplomacy. Leadership in naval operations. Promotion of naval alliances. Promotion of naval capabilities. Promotion of naval cooperation. Promotion of naval education. Promotion of naval intelligence. Promotion of naval readiness. Strategic planning for naval engagements. Support for naval exercises. Support for naval infrastructure. Support for naval innovation. Support for naval logistics. Support for naval modernization. Support for naval research. Support for the Union cause. |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1891-02-13
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:United_States_Naval_Academy
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
The_Navy_is_the_shield_of_the_nation.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Admiral David Dixon Porter
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:George_B._McClellan gptkb:William_Tecumseh_Sherman |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Admiral_David_Porter_(father)
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Naval_operations_during_the_American_Civil_War
Innovative naval tactics Promotion of steam-powered ships Leadership in naval blockades |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on modern naval warfare.
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Great Porter's
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:North_Atlantic_Blockading_Squadron
gptkb:Mississippi_River_Squadron |
| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
Oak Hill Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:rank |
Admiral
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
Admiral_David_Dixon_Porter_Jr._(son)
Admiral_David_Porter_(father) |
| gptkbp:serviceBranch |
gptkb:Union_Navy
|
| gptkbp:serviceYears |
1826-1886
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
gptkb:Siege_of_Petersburg
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Orleans Battle of Mobile Bay Battle of Vicksburg |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Elizabeth_Porter
|