John H. Dent

This article is about the United States Navy officer. For the Pennsylvania Congressman, see John H. Dent (politician).
For other people named John Dent, see John Dent (disambiguation).
John H. Dent
Captain John H. Dent, USN
Born(1782-02-22)February 22, 1782
Durham Parish, Charles County, Maryland, US
Died(1823-07-29)July 29, 1823
Near Charleston, South Carolina, US
Buried
Jacksonboro, South Caroline
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1798–1815
RankCaptain
Commands
Battles/wars
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Anne Horry

John Herbert Dent (22 February 1782 – 29 July 1823) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. He was acting captain on the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) during the attacks on Tripoli in 1804.