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Thomas Truxtun

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Thomas Truxtun

Birth
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, USA
Death
5 May 1822 (aged 67)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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United States Naval Officer. Early American Naval Officer, one of the first six Captains appointed to that rank after the formation of the US Navy. First commanding officer of "USS Constellation". During the Quasi War with France, captured the Frigate "L'Insurgente".
United States Naval Officer. Early American Naval Officer, one of the first six Captains appointed to that rank after the formation of the US Navy. First commanding officer of "USS Constellation". During the Quasi War with France, captured the Frigate "L'Insurgente".

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Woodhill
  • Added: Aug 7, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7743451/thomas-truxtun: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Truxtun (17 Feb 1755–5 May 1822), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7743451, citing Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.