David Porter

officer in the United States Navy (1780–1843)
Person human Q558188
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David Porter

Summary

David Porter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on February 1, 1780[3]. He died in Beyoğlu[4]. He died on March 3, 1843[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], diplomat[7], dancer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • David Porter's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • David Porter passed away in Beyoğlu[4].
  • David Porter was born on February 1, 1780[3].
  • David Porter died on March 3, 1843[5].
  • David Porter is buried at The Woodlands[11].
  • David Porter's father was David Porter senior[12].
  • David Porter's mother was Rebecca Henry[13].
  • David Porter was married to Evelina Anderson[14].
  • A child of David Porter was David Dixon Porter[15].
  • A child of David Porter was David Farragut[16].
  • A child of David Porter was William D. Porter[17].
  • David Porter held citizenship in United States[18].
  • David Porter's professions included military officer[6].
  • David Porter worked as a diplomat[7].
  • David Porter's professions included dancer[8].
  • David Porter worked as a writer[9].
  • David Porter held the position of ambassador[19].
  • David Porter is recorded as male[20].
  • David Porter's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • David Porter's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[22].
  • David Porter's military branch is recorded as Mexican Navy[23].
  • David Porter's Commons category is recorded as David Porter (naval officer)[24].
  • David Porter's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[25].
  • David Porter was part of the conflict Quasi-War[26].
  • David Porter was part of the conflict First Barbary War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Porter was born in Boston[2]. He was born on February 1, 1780[3]. His father was he senior[12]. His mother was Rebecca Henry[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], diplomat[7], dancer[8], and writer[9]. David Porter held the position of ambassador[19].

Personal Life

Among David Porter's spouses was Evelina Anderson[14]. Children include David Dixon Porter[15], a military officer[28], 1813–1891[29], of United States[30]; David Farragut[16], a military officer[31], 1801–1870[32], of United States[33]; and William D. Porter[17], a military officer[34], 1808–1864[35], of United States[36].

Death and Burial

David Porter died on March 3, 1843[5]. He died in Beyoğlu[4]. He is buried at The Woodlands[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David Porter include USS Porter[37], a guided missile destroyer[38] and Porter County[39], a county of Indiana[40], in United States[41], founded in 1835[42].

Why It Matters

David Porter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include USS Porter[37], a guided missile destroyer[38] and Porter County[39], a county of Indiana[40], in United States[41], founded in 1835[42].

FAQs

Where was David Porter born?

Born in Boston[2], David Porter…

Where did David Porter die?

David Porter passed away in Beyoğlu[4].

Who were David Porter's parents?

David Porter's father was David Porter senior[12]. David Porter's mother was Rebecca Henry[13].

Who was David Porter married to?

David Porter's spouses include Evelina Anderson[14].

What did David Porter do for work?

David Porter worked as military officer[6], diplomat[7], dancer[8], and writer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Q134438598
    Occupation military officer, diplomat, dancer +1
    Place of death Beyoğlu
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