Edward Preble
Edward Preble | |
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 Portrait, c. 1807 | |
| Born | August 15, 1761 Falmouth, Massachusetts, British America |
| Died | August 25, 1807 (aged 46) Portland, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Deering |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | Massachusetts State Navy United States Navy |
Service years | 1778–1804 |
Rank | Commodore |
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Conflicts | |
| Awards | Congressional Gold Medal |
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Commodore Edward Preble (August 15, 1761 – August 25, 1807) was an American naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and the First Barbary War, leading attacks on Tripoli and forming the officer corps that would go on to command the United States Navy during the War of 1812.