Stephen Decatur Sr.
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For other people named Stephen Decatur, see Stephen Decatur (disambiguation).
Stephen Decatur Sr. (June 1751 ā November 11, 1808) was an American privateer in the Revolutionary War and later in the Quasi-War was commissioned as a captain in the United States Navy. He was the father of Stephen Decatur Jr.
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Stephen Decatur Sr. | |
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Born | June 1751 Newport, Rhode Island, British America |
Died | November 11, 1808 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | Royal Louis Fair American USS Delaware |
Battles/wars | |
Spouse(s) | Ann Pine |
Children | 3, including Stephen Jr. |
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