About George S. Blake
Lived 1802 – 1871 (aged 69). George S. Blake was an American naval officer.
George Smith Blake (March 5, 1802 – June 24, 1871) was a commodore in the United States Navy. He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (and Newport, R.I. During the Civil War) from September 15, 1857 to September 9, 1865. The USC&GS George S. Blake was named in his honor.
He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1859.
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Who was George S. Blake?
United States Navy admiral
When was George S. Blake born?
George S. Blake was born on 5 March 1802 in Worcester.
When did George S. Blake die?
George S. Blake died on 24 June 1871 in Brookline.
What was George S. Blake's occupation?
George S. Blake was a naval officer.
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George S. Blake was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George S. Blake. https://biography.guide/george-s-blake/
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