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Mahan, Dennis Hart, 1802-1871

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1802 - 1871

Biography

Dennis Hart Mahan (April 2, 1802 – September 16, 1871) was a noted American military theorist, civil engineer and professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1824–1871. He was the father of American naval historian and theorist Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Dennis Hart Mahan letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867458.3
Mss 867458.3
Date(s): 1867-08-08
Scope and Contents

Letterr from Dennis Hart Mahan in West Point to Asa Dodge Smith, thanking Smith for the honorary degree conferred upon him.

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