Edward Preble

Edward Preble
Born	(1761-08-15)August 15, 1761 Falmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America
Died	August 25, 1807(1807-08-25) (aged 46) Portland, Massachusetts, US
Allegiance	United States of America  Massachusetts
Service/branch	United States Navy  Massachusetts Navy
Years of service	1798–1804
Rank	Commodore
Commands held	USS Pickering USS Essex USS Constitution
Battles/wars	Revolutionary War Quasi War First Barbary War
Awards	Congressional Gold Medal
Spouse(s)	Mary Deering
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Edward Preble (August 15, 1761 – August 25, 1807) was a United States naval officer who served with great distinction during the 1st Barbary War, leading American attacks on the city of Tripoli and forming the officer corps that would later lead the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812.