Franklin Wharton

Franklin Wharton
Born(1767-07-23)July 23, 1767
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America
DiedSeptember 1, 1818(1818-09-01) (aged 51)
New York City, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1798–1818
RankLieutenant Colonel
CommandsCommandant of the Marine Corps
Battles / warsWar of 1812
Commandant Wharton's gravestone

Franklin Wharton (July 23, 1767 – September 1, 1818) was the third Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.