Thomas Truxtun | |
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Born | Hempstead, New York, British America | February 17, 1755
Died | May 5, 1822 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 67)
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Years of service | 1794–1801 |
Rank | Commodore (USN) |
Commands | USS Constellation USS President |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War Quasi-War |
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 U.S. Navy by President George 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.
Six U.S. Navy warships have been named for Truxtun since 1842.
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