Louis M. Goldsborough

Louis M. Goldsborough
Nickname(s)	"Old Guts"[1]
Born	(1805-02-18)February 18, 1805 Washington, D.C.
Died	February 20, 1877(1877-02-20) (aged 72) Washington, D.C.
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1812–1873
Rank	Rear admiral
Commands	Brazil Squadron North Atlantic Blockading Squadron European Squadron
Battles / wars	Aegean Campaign Battle of Doro Passage Seminole Wars Mexican War Siege of Veracruz American Civil War Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries Battle of Roanoke Island Battle of Elizabeth City Battle of New Berne Battle of Fort Macon Peninsula Campaign
Relations	John R. Goldsborough (brother)
Other work	Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy
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Louis Malesherbes Goldsborough (February 18, 1805 – February 20, 1877) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He held several sea commands during the Civil War, including that of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. He was also noted for contributions to nautical scientific research.

His younger brother, John R. Goldsborough, was also a U.S. Navy officer who served during the Civil War and who later became a commodore.