Charles Stewart (American Navy officer)
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Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 – 6 November 1869) was an officer in the United States Navy who commanded a number of US Navy ships, including USS Constitution. He saw service during the Quasi War and both Barbary Wars in the Mediterranean along North Africa and the War of 1812. He later commanded the navy yard in Philadelphia and was promoted to become the Navy's first flag officer shortly before retiring. He was promoted to rear admiral after he retired from the Navy. He lived a long life and was the last surviving Navy captain who had served in the War of 1812.
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Born | (1778-07-28)28 July 1778 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | 6 November 1869(1869-11-06) (aged 91) Bordentown, New Jersey, US |
Buried | Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1798–1861 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
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Awards | Congressional Gold Medal |
Other work | Naval Commissioner |
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