John Rodgers (admiral)

John Rodgers
Rodgers during the Civil War
Born(1812-08-08)August 8, 1812
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 1882(1882-05-05) (aged 69)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1828–1882
RankRear admiral
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John Rodgers (August 8, 1812 – May 5, 1882) was an admiral in the United States Navy. He began his naval career as a commander in the American Civil War and during his postwar service became an admiral.