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John paul jones biography by dennis conrad
John Paul Jones
| John Paul Jones | |||
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| Born | July 6, 1747 Arbigland, Scotland | ||
| Died | July 18, 1792 Paris, France | ||
| Military Service | |||
| Allegiance | *Kingdom of Great Britain (1760–1776)
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| Battles/wars | American War of Independence
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John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) served as an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution.
His spectacular exploits in naval battles gave him the sobriquet "Father of the American Navy."
Early life
John Paul Jones was born John Paul in Kirkbean, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. From a young age he dreamed of joining the Royal Navy, and at the age of 13 he sailed out of the British