Franklin Buchanan was an officer in the United States Navy who became the only full admiral in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. He also commanded the ironclad CSS Virginia.

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Occupation: military officer
Position held: university president
Citizenship: United States
Born: September 17, 1800
Died: May 11, 1874

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Ann Catherine Lloyd Buchananspouse

university presidentposition held United Statescountry of citizenship

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Franklin Buchanan was an officer in the United States Navy who became the only full admiral in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. He also commanded the ironclad CSS Virginia.

Read the full article →

Occupation: military officer
Position held: university president
Citizenship: United States
Born: September 17, 1800
Died: May 11, 1874

Family

Ann Catherine Lloyd Buchananspouse

university presidentposition held United Statescountry of citizenship