1768 - 1851
James Barron American Military
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James Barron was born on this day 82 years ago
Born 15th September, 1768.
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| First Name |
James
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| Last Name |
Barron
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| Birthday |
15th September, 1768
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| Birthplace |
Hampton, Virginia
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| Died |
21st April, 1851
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| Place of Death |
Norfolk, Virginia
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| Buried |
Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Military
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James Barron (September 15, 1768 – April 21, 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy.
He served in the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars, during which he commanded a number of famous ships, including USS Essex and USS President.
As commander of the frigate USS Chesapeake, he was court-martialed for his actions in 1807, which led to the surrender of his ship to the British. After criticism from some fellow officers, the resulting controversy led Barron to a duel with Stephen Decatur, one of the officers who presided over his court-martial. Suspended from command, he pursued commercial interests in Europe during the War of 1812. Barron finished his naval career on shore duty, becoming the Navy's senior officer in 1839.
