John Paul Jones
American naval officer
John Paul Jones was a Scottish-born American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy", Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the... Wikipedia
Born: July 6, 1747, Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom
Died: July 18, 1792 (age 45 years), Paris, France
Place of burial: Naval Academy Chapel
Parents: Jean McDuff
Siblings: Mary Paul Louden, Adam Paul, James Paul, and more
Nickname(s): Father of the American Navy
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