Edward Von der Porten, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Von der Porten

American scholar

Date of Birth: 29-Oct-1933

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 09-Apr-2019

Profession: historian, archaeologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Edward Paul Von der Porten (October 29, 1933 – April 9, 2018) was an American scholar noted for his work in history, archaeology, and museum practices.
His areas of expertise included Sir Francis Drake, Drake’s New Albion claim, Chinese porcelain, the Kriegsmarine , and Manila galleon history, and he was also the director of the Treasure Island Museum.