About Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze
Lived 1847 – 1931 (aged 83). Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze was a German military officer.
Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze (16 November 1847 – 1 September 1931) was an admiral of the United States Navy.
Biography
Leutze was born on 16 November 1847 (his father being Emanuel Leutze) in Düsseldorf, Prussia. Appointed to the United States Naval Academy by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, he witnessed part of the Civil War on board the blockade ship the following summer.
His early career brought Leutze various surveying assignments, especially in Central America. In 1897, as commanding officer of , he helped promote the peace when representatives from Costa Rica and Nicaragua met and signed a treaty of peace aboard his ship. As captain of during the Spanish–American War, he sailed to reinforce Admiral George Dewey's fleet at Manila, and was present when the city capitulated. sans "pomp and ritual" as per his request.
Namesake In 1942, the destroyer was named in his honor.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze?
United States Navy admiral (1847-1931)
When was Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze born?
Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze was born on 16 November 1847 in Düsseldorf.
When did Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze die?
Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze died on 1 September 1931 in New York City.
What was Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze's occupation?
Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze was a military officer.
What nationality was Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze?
Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze
· DBpedia: Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze. https://biography.guide/eugene-henry-cozzens-leutze/
MLA: "Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eugene-henry-cozzens-leutze/.
Chicago: "Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eugene-henry-cozzens-leutze/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-24 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC