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Where was David Farragut born?

  • Knoxville, Tennessee

  • New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Boston, Massachusetts

  • San Francisco, California

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David Glasgow Farragut was born on July 5, 1801 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He distinguished himself as a courageous and skilled naval officer, serving in the United States Navy for over 60 years. Notably, he gained immense fame for his bold leadership during the Civil War, where his decisive victories, including the capture of New Orleans, played a pivotal role in the Union's triumph.
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