Oliver Hazard Perry

Summary

Oliver Hazard Perry is a human^[1]. His place of birth was South Kingstown^[2]. He was born on August 23, 1785^[3]. He passed away in Port of Spain^[4]. He died on August 23, 1819^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and naval officer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,411 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in South Kingstown^[2], Oliver Hazard Perry…
• Oliver Hazard Perry died in Port of Spain^[4].
• Oliver Hazard Perry was born on August 23, 1785^[3].
• Oliver Hazard Perry died on August 23, 1819^[5].
• Burial took place at Common Burying Ground^[9].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's father was Christopher Raymond Perry^[10].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's mother was Sarah Alexander^[11].
• Oliver Hazard Perry was married to Elizabeth Champlin Perry^[12].
• A child of Oliver Hazard Perry was Oliver Hazard Perry^[13].
• A child of Oliver Hazard Perry was Christopher Grant Perry^[14].
• Oliver Hazard Perry held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's professions included military officer^[6].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's professions included naval officer^[7].
• Oliver Hazard Perry was educated at United States Naval Academy^[16].
• Oliver Hazard Perry received the Congressional Gold Medal^[17].
• Oliver Hazard Perry is recorded as male^[18].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[20].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's Commons category is recorded as Oliver Hazard Perry^[21].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's military, police or special rank is recorded as commodore^[22].
• Oliver Hazard Perry was part of the conflict Quasi-War^[23].
• Oliver Hazard Perry was part of the conflict Haitian Revolution^[24].
• Oliver Hazard Perry was part of the conflict First Barbary War^[25].
• Oliver Hazard Perry was part of the conflict War of 1812^[26].
• Oliver Hazard Perry's family name is recorded as Perry^[27].

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Origins and Family

Oliver Hazard Perry was born in South Kingstown^[2]. He was born on August 23, 1785^[3]. His father was Christopher Raymond Perry^[10]. His mother was Sarah Alexander^[11].

Education

Oliver Hazard Perry's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and naval officer^[7].

Recognition

Oliver Hazard Perry received the Congressional Gold Medal^[17].

Personal Life

Among Oliver Hazard Perry's spouses was Elizabeth Champlin Perry^[12]. Children include he^[13], 1815–1878^[28] and Christopher Grant Perry^[14], 1812–1854^[29].

Death and Burial

Oliver Hazard Perry died on August 23, 1819^[5]. He passed away in Port of Spain^[4]. Burial took place at Common Burying Ground^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Oliver Hazard Perry include USS Oliver Hazard Perry^[30], a frigate^[31]; Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial^[32], a National Memorial of the United States^[33], in United States^[34]; Perry County^[35], a county of Ohio^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1817^[38]; and USS Perry^[39].

Why It Matters

Oliver Hazard Perry ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,411 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include USS Oliver Hazard Perry^[30], a frigate^[31]; Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial^[32], a National Memorial of the United States^[33], in United States^[34]; and Perry County^[35], a county of Ohio^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1817^[38].

FAQs

Where was Oliver Hazard Perry born?

Oliver Hazard Perry was born in South Kingstown^[2].

Where did Oliver Hazard Perry die?

Oliver Hazard Perry passed away in Port of Spain^[4].

Who were Oliver Hazard Perry's parents?

Oliver Hazard Perry's father was Christopher Raymond Perry^[10]. Oliver Hazard Perry's mother was Sarah Alexander^[11].

Who was Oliver Hazard Perry married to?

Oliver Hazard Perry's spouses include Elizabeth Champlin Perry^[12].

What did Oliver Hazard Perry do for work?

Oliver Hazard Perry worked as military officer^[6] and naval officer^[7].

Where did Oliver Hazard Perry go to school?

Oliver Hazard Perry was educated at United States Naval Academy^[16].

What awards did Oliver Hazard Perry receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal^[17].