Daniel Albert Baugh (10 July 1931 – 9 February 2024) was an American historian. He has been labelled "as the definitive historian of [British] naval administration."[1] Baugh defined his own contribution in explaining "My research field is mainly England, 1660–1840. By studying administration chiefly in terms of administrative problems, I hope to improve our understanding of both the nature of society and the development of government.".[2] After 1982, he focused his attention on maritime, naval and geopolitical history. He died on 9 February 2024.[3]