Henry Thatcher

For the first chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, see Henry Calvin Thatcher.
Henry Knox Thatcher
Born(1806-05-26)May 26, 1806
Thomaston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 1880(1880-04-05) (aged 73)
Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1823–1868
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsRelief
Decatur
Constellation
Colorado
Western Gulf Squadron
North Pacific Squadron
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
RelationsHenry Knox (grandfather)
Lucy Flucker Knox (grandmother)

Henry Knox Thatcher (26 May 1806 – 5 April 1880) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, who served during the American Civil War.

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