Which of Perry's family members was also a noted naval officer?
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Answer
The answer is his brother, Matthew Calbraith Perry. Matthew, born in 1794, was also a renowned naval officer, an explorer, and a diplomat. Like Oliver Hazard Perry, Matthew served in the United States Navy and made significant contributions to the nation's naval history.
The Legacy of Matthew C. Perry: A Voyage through American Naval History
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