About Charles Whiting Wooster
Lived 1780 – 1849 (aged 68–69). Charles Whiting Wooster was a Chilean military personnel.
Charles William Whiting Wooster ( 1780 - 1848) was a Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy. He was the grandson of General David Wooster. Wooster went to sea at an early age. During the War of 1812, he served on board the U.S. privateer Saratoga. Having earned substantial prize money and gained significant influence, he was named captain of the Port of New York after the war. With the death of his young wife, he chose to join the fight for independence in Chile.
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Who was Charles Whiting Wooster?
Chilean Navy Admiral
When was Charles Whiting Wooster born?
Charles Whiting Wooster was born in 1780.
When did Charles Whiting Wooster die?
Charles Whiting Wooster died in 1849.
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Charles Whiting Wooster was a military personnel.
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Charles Whiting Wooster was Chilean.
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