Oliver Hazard Perry

(1785–1819) Military Officer

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Oliver Hazard Perry was a military officer.

Quick Facts About Oliver Hazard Perry

Born: August 23, 1785
Died: August 23, 1819
Profession: Military Officer
Notable works: Documents in relation to the differences which subsisted between the late Commodore O.H. Perry and Captain J.D. Elliott

About Oliver Hazard Perry

Oliver Hazard Perry was a United States Navy officer from South Kingstown, Rhode Island. A prominent member of the Perry family naval dynasty, he was the son of Sarah Wallace Alexander and Captain Christopher Raymond Perry, and older brother of Commodore Matthew C. Perry.