Robert F. Stockton

Military Governor of California

1795 CE to 1866 CE

Robert Field Stockton (August 20, 1795 – October 7, 1866) is a United States naval commodore, notable in the capture of California during the Mexican–American War.

He is a naval innovator and an early advocate for a propeller-driven, steam-powered navy.

Stockton is from a notable political family and also serves as a U.S.

Senator from New Jersey.

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