George S. Blake
United States Navy admiral
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| Intro | United States Navy admiral | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Military leader Admiral | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 5 March 1802 | |
| Death | 24 June 1871 (aged 69 years) | |
| Star sign | Pisces |
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George Smith Blake (March 5, 1802 – June 24, 1871) was a commodore in the United States Navy. He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from September 15, 1857 to September 9, 1865. The USC&GS George S. Blake was named in his honor.
He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1859.