Robert F. Stockton | |
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United States Senator from New Jersey | |
In office March 4, 1851 – January 10, 1853 | |
Preceded by | William L. Dayton |
Succeeded by | John Renshaw Thomson |
2nd Military Governor of California | |
In office July 29, 1846 – January 16, 1847 | |
Preceded by | John D. Sloat |
Succeeded by | Stephen W. Kearny |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Field Stockton August 20, 1795 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | October 7, 1866 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 71)
Political party | Democratic |
Awards | Fort Stockton, Texas, Stockton, Missouri
Stockton, California, named after him |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1811–1850 |
Rank | Commodore |
Commands | Princeton Congress Pacific Squadron New Jersey militia |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 Mexican–American War |
Robert Field Stockton (August 20, 1795 – October 7, 1866) was a United States Navy commodore, notable in the capture of California during the Mexican–American War. He was a naval innovator and an early advocate for a propeller-driven, steam-powered navy. Stockton was from a notable political family and also served as a U.S. senator from New Jersey.