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Matthew Calbraith Perry Biography and Timeline

Follow Matthew Calbraith Perry through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Matthew Calbraith Perry, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1846–1847Years on this page

1846

14 November 1846

Capture of Tampico

Commodore · Gulf Squadron Commander · Tampico · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Perry supports naval operations as American forces occupy Tampico

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847

1846

American Fleet Occupies Tampico

Military or Political Leader · Tampico · Warfare / Mexican-American War

American naval forces occupied Tampico in November as the Gulf blockade tightened around Mexican ports.

1847

27 March 1847

Siege of Veracruz

Commodore · Gulf Squadron Commander · Veracruz · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Perry supports naval bombardment and blockade operations during the siege of Veracruz

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1847-1848

Records, sources and methodology

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