John D. Sloat Politician

John Drake Sloat (July 6, 1781 – November 28, 1867) was a commodore in the United States Navy who, in 1846, claimed California for the United States.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 06, 1781
Birth place	Sloatsburg New York , United States , Sloat House
Date of death	November 28, 1867
Place of death	New Brighton Staten Island , United States
Resting place	New York City , Green-Wood Cemetery

military operations	War of 1812 Capture of the El Mosquito Mexican–American War
military branch	United States Navy
military command	Pacific Squadron
military rank	Rear admiral (United States)
office	Military Governor of California
service end	1861
service start	1800
successor	Robert F. Stockton