Raphael Semmes Military person

Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 to 1865. During the American Civil War he was captain of the famous commerce raider CSS Alabama, which took a record 65 prizes. Late in the war, he was promoted to rear admiral and also served briefly as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. Admiral/General Semmes is the only North American to have the distinction of holding both ranks simultaneously.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 27, 1809
Birth place	Charles County Maryland
Date of death	August 30, 1877
Place of death	Mobile Alabama

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Military person

allegiance	United States Confederate States
military operations	American Civil War Battle of Cherbourg (1864) Mexican–American War
military branch	Confederate States Navy United States Navy
military command	CSS Alabama (Civil War) CSS Sumter (Civil War) James River Squadron (Civil War) USS Somers (Mexican War)
service start	1826
service end	1826