John D. Sloat

John Drake Sloat
1st Military Governor of California
In office
July 7 – 29, 1846
Preceded byPío Pico (civil governor)
Succeeded byRobert F. Stockton
Personal details
Born(1781-07-26)July 26, 1781
DiedNovember 28, 1867(1867-11-28) (aged 86)
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery, New York City
AwardsSloat
The Sloat Monument in Monterey was built in his honor.
Sloat Blvd in San Francisco.
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1800–1861
RankRear Admiral
UnitUnited States
CommandsGrampus
St. Louis
Pacific Squadron
Battles/warsWar of 1812
Capture of the sloop Anne
Mexican–American War
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John Drake Sloat (July 26, 1781 – November 28, 1867) was a commodore in the United States Navy who, in 1846, claimed California for the United States.