Thomas Truxtun
United States Navy officer (1755–1822) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Truxtun (or Truxton) (February 17, 1755 – May 5, 1822) was an American naval officer after the Revolutionary War, when he served as a privateer, who rose to the rank of commodore in the late eighteenth century and later served in the Quasi-War with France. He was one of the first six commanders appointed to the new US Navy by President Washington. During his naval career he commanded a number of famous U.S. naval ships, including USS Constellation and USS President. Later in civilian life he became involved with politics and was also elected as a sheriff.
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Thomas Truxtun | |
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Born | (1755-02-17)February 17, 1755 Hempstead, New York |
Died | May 5, 1822(1822-05-05) (aged 67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1794–1801 |
Rank | Commodore (USN) |
Commands held | USS Constellation USS President |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War (as a privateer supporting the U.S.) Quasi-War |
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