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COMMANDER // 1755–1822

Thomas Truxton

commodoreUnited States2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1755 – 1822

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Active service 1799–1800 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 44.

Profile

Commodore Thomas Truxtun was a United States Navy officer and politician. During the American Revolutionary War, he served as a privateer. Truxtun eventually rose to the rank of Commodore in the late eighteenth century and later served in the Quasi-War with France. He was one of the first six commanders appointed to the new U.S. Navy by President George Washington. During his naval career he commanded a number of famous U.S. naval ships, including USS Constellation and USS President. Later in civilian life he became involved with politics and was also elected as a sheriff. Six U.S. Navy warships have been named for Truxtun since 1842.

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Battles (2)

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