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John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish-born American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.
John Baldwin (born 3 January 1946), better known by his stage name John Paul Jones, is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer who was the bassist and keyboardist for the rock band Led Zeppelin.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about John Paul Jones, the Scottish-born American sailor who became a leader of the Continental Navy and defeated the British warship Serapis in 1779. Find out how he died in Paris, how his remains were recovered and buried in the U.S. Naval Academy, and how he was honored by the U.S. Navy.
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John Paul Jones, American naval hero in the American Revolution, renowned for his victory over British ships off the east coast of England on September 23, 1779. He was given a Congressional Gold Medal in 1787, and his grave in Annapolis, Maryland, was made a national shrine.
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Feb 13, 2020 · John Paul Jones, American Revolutionary War hero (1747-1792). | Portrait drawn from life and engraved by Moreau le Jeune in 1780,| completed by Jean-Baptiste Fossoyeux in 1781. John Paul Jones is remembered as one of the greatest and bravest officers in the Continental Navy.
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Oct 28, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of John Paul Jones, the first naval hero of the United States. Find out how he fought against the British, captured a warship, and received the first foreign salute of the American flag.
Nov 13, 2009 · Learn how John Paul Jones, a Scottish-born American naval hero, defeated two British ships in English waters on September 23, 1779. Find out his biography, legacy and burial place.
