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July 18, 1792 (45 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
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John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones was the first famous American naval commander during the American Revolutionary War. He befriended many members of the American political elite, as well as his enemy, and his actions in British waters during the Revolution have earned him international reputation and perseverance to this day. . Hence, he is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the United States Navy". Jones was born and raised in Scotland, became a sailor and served as the commanding officer of a number of merchants. After killing one of its crew members with a sword, he fled to the Colony of Virginia and, around 1775, joined the New Continental Navy in the war against Britain during the American Revolutionary War. . He commanded US Navy ships based in France, ordered a failed attack on Britain and several raids on British merchant ships. Leaving without orders in 1787, he joined the Imperial Russian Navy and obtained the rank of admiral.
Birth nameJohn Paul
BornJuly 06, 1747, Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
DiedJuly 18, 1792, Paris, France
Buried atNaval Academy Chapel, Annapolis, Maryland
Service/branchMerchant Navy, Continental Navy
Years of service1760–1788
RankCaptain (Merchant Navy), Captain (Continental Navy), Rear Admiral (Imperial Russian Navy)
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War, Raid on Canso (1776), Battle of Nassau, Battle of Block Island, USS Providence vs HMS Mellish, Irish/North Sea Campaign, Action of 24 April 1778, Battle of Flamborough Head

About John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones

War Hero John Paul Jones was born on July 6, 1747 in Scotland (He dies at the age of 45, on July 18, 1792).

During the American Revolution, he was a Scottish-born sailor who engaged in critical naval battles.

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John Paul Jones before becoming famous

John Paul Jones was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1747 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

He began sailing at the age of thirteen.

Achievement of John Paul Jones

Following his service in the Continental Navy in America, he joined the Imperial Russian Navy.

John Paul Jones's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones

Jean Duff and John Paul, Sr. were his parents' names.

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After the Revolutionary War, he served Russia under Empress Catherine the Great during the Russo-Turkish War.

Catherine the Great (1729 - 1796) (Empress)
Catherine the Great (1729 - 1796)

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