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Stephen Decatur
Stephen Decatur Jr. is a US naval officer. He was born on the east coast of Maryland in Worcester County, the son of a US Navy officer who served in the American Revolution. His father, Stephen Decatur Sr., was a soldier in the US Navy and very early introduced the young Stephen to the world of ships and sailing boats. Shortly after college, Decatur followed in his father's footsteps and joined the US Navy at the age of nineteen as a lieutenant. Decatur oversaw the construction of a number of US Navy ships, one of which was later commissioned by him. Promoted at the age of 25, he is the youngest to reach the rank of captain in the history of the United States Navy. He served under three presidencies and played a key role in the early development of the United States Navy. In most active theaters, the service of Decatur is characterized by heroic actions and outstanding performance.
Birth nameStephen Decatur Jr.
BornJanuary 05, 1779, Sinepuxent, Maryland U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1820, Washington, D.C, U.S.
Buried atSt. Peter's Episcopal Church
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Service years1798–1820
RankCommodore
Commands heldUSSArgus(1803), USSEnterprise(1799), USSChesapeake(1799), USSUnited States(1797), USSPresident(1800), USSConstitution(1797), USSGuerriere(1814)
WarsQuasi-War, First Barbary War, War of 1812, Second Barbary War
Other workBoard of Navy Commissioners

About Stephen Decatur

War Hero Stephen Decatur was born in Maryland, United States on January 5, 1779. He dies at the age of 41, on March 22, 1820.

In the early nineteenth century, he was a United States navy commander and Commodore who was credited with a number of naval triumphs. He was the first hero after the Revolutionary War.

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Stephen Decatur before becoming famous

Stephen Decatur was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1779 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

In 1795, he attended the Protestant Episcopal Academy and spent a year at the University of Pennsylvania.

Achievement of Stephen Decatur

The USS Decatur is the name of five US Navy ships named after him.

Stephen Decatur's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1806 he married Susan Wheeler, although they never had children.

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US President Franklin D. Roosevelt requested that postage stamps be issued in his honor by the United States Postal Service.

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Latest information about Stephen Decatur updated on March 12 2023.