David Farragut

United States Navy admiral (1801–1870)
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David Farragut
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David Farragut was born on July 5, 1801, in Knoxville[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He was a citizen of the United States. His father was Jordi Farragut. Farragut died on August 14, 1870, in Portsmouth[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[4].

David Farragut

Summary

David Farragut is a human[1]. Born in Knoxville[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1801[3]. He passed away in Portsmouth[4]. He died on August 14, 1870[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,813 views/month, #6,725 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • David Farragut's place of birth was Knoxville[2].
  • David Farragut passed away in Portsmouth[4].
  • David Farragut was born on July 5, 1801[3].
  • David Farragut died on August 14, 1870[5].
  • David Farragut is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[8].
  • David Farragut is buried at Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite[9].
  • David Farragut's father was Jordi Farragut[10].
  • David Farragut was married to Virginia Dorcas Loyall[11].
  • A child of David Farragut was Loyall Farragut[12].
  • David Farragut held citizenship in United States[13].
  • David Farragut's professions included military officer[6].
  • David Farragut is recorded as male[14].
  • David Farragut's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David Farragut's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[16].
  • David Farragut's military branch is recorded as Union Navy[17].
  • David Farragut's Commons category is recorded as David Farragut[18].
  • David Farragut's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • David Farragut's military, police or special rank is recorded as fleet admiral[20].
  • David Farragut was part of the conflict American Civil War[21].
  • David Farragut was part of the conflict War of 1812[22].
  • David Farragut was part of the conflict Siege of Vicksburg[23].
  • David Farragut was part of the conflict Battle of Mobile Bay[24].
  • David Farragut's family name is recorded as Farragut[25].
  • David Farragut's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • David Farragut's topic's main category is recorded as Category:David Farragut[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Knoxville[2], David Farragut… he was born on July 5, 1801[3]. His father was Jordi Farragut[10].

Career and Affiliations

David Farragut's professions included military officer[6].

Personal Life

David Farragut was married to Virginia Dorcas Loyall[11]. A child of him was Loyall Farragut[12].

Death and Burial

David Farragut died on August 14, 1870[5]. He passed away in Portsmouth[4]. Recorded place of burial include Woodlawn Cemetery[8] and Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David Farragut include USS Farragut[28], a guided missile destroyer[29], founded in 2005[30] and Farragut Square[31], a square[32], in United States[33], founded in 1791[34].

Why It Matters

David Farragut ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,813 views/month, #6,725 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include USS Farragut[28], a guided missile destroyer[29], founded in 2005[30] and Farragut Square[31], a square[32], in United States[33], founded in 1791[34].

FAQs

Where was David Farragut born?

Born in Knoxville[2], David Farragut…

Where did David Farragut die?

David Farragut passed away in Portsmouth[4].

Who were David Farragut's parents?

David Farragut's father was Jordi Farragut[10].

Who was David Farragut married to?

David Farragut's spouses include Virginia Dorcas Loyall[11].

What did David Farragut do for work?

David Farragut worked as military officer[6].

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  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
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    Allegiance United States
    Stepparent Q558188
    Spouse Virginia Dorcas Loyall
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