oliver hazard perry By quinn_ross Aug 23, 1783 birth Apr 7, 1799 awarded midshipman in US 1809 first seagoing command May 5, 1811 Oliver marries Elizabeth Champlin Jun 18, 1812 US declares war on Great Britain Aug 6, 1812 promoted to master commandant Feb 8, 1813 Oliver wins battle of lake Erie becoming an american hero Oct 19, 1817 fought a duel with john heath that resulted in a draw Jul 15, 1819 travels to Venezuela where five of his men will die from yellow fever Aug 23, 1819 Oliver dies from yellow fever on his 34th birthday
