Matthew C. Perry
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Summary
Matthew C. Perry was born on April 10, 1794[1], in Newport[2]. He died on March 4, 1858[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], botanist[6], malacologist[7], sailor[8], and diplomat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,021 views/month, #5,748 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1794[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1858[12]
- Place of burial: Island Cemetery[13]
- Father: Christopher Raymond Perry[14]
- Mother: Sarah Alexander[15]
- Spouse: Jane Slidell Perry[16]
- Child: Isabella Bolton Perry Tiffany[17], Caroline Slidell Perry[18], Sarah Perry Rodgers[19], Jane Oliver Hazard Hone[20]
- Country of citizenship: United States[21]
- Native language: American English[22]
- Ethnic group: English Americans[23], Scottish Americans[24]
- Occupation: botanical collector[25], scientific collector[26], naval officer[27], seafarer[28]
- Field of work: marine force[29], naval battle[30], diplomatic negotiation[31], naval operation[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Military branch: United States Navy[34]
- Commons category: Matthew Perry (naval officer)[35]
- Military, police or special rank: commodore[36]
- Cause of death: liver cirrhosis[37], rheumatic fever[38]
- Honorific prefix: Commodore[39]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): USS Shark[40], Africa Squadron[41], USS Fulton[42], Brooklyn Navy Yard[43], USS Mississippi[44], Mosquito Fleet[45], USS President[46]
- Participated in conflict: War of 1812[47], Second Barbary War[48], African Slave Trade Patrol[49], Mexican-American War[50]
- Family name: Perry[51]
- Given name: Matthew[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Matthew Perry (naval officer)[53]
- Commons gallery: Matthew Perry (naval officer)[54]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/p/perry_mathews.htm[55]
Why It Matters
Matthew C. Perry has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Matthew C. Perry born?
Matthew C. Perry was born in Newport[2].
Where did Matthew C. Perry die?
Matthew C. Perry passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Matthew C. Perry's parents?
Matthew C. Perry's father was Christopher Raymond Perry[14]. Matthew C. Perry's mother was Sarah Alexander[15].
Who was Matthew C. Perry married to?
Matthew C. Perry's spouses include Jane Slidell Perry[16].
What did Matthew C. Perry do for work?
Matthew C. Perry worked as a military officer[5], botanist[6], malacologist[7], sailor[8], and diplomat[9].