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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 · John Paul Jones was a Revolutionary War hero known as the father of the U.S. Navy. Born in Scotland in 1747, Jones came to America as a merchant sailor.
4 days ago · 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.
Jun 24, 2024 · John Paul Jones (1747-1792) was a Scottish-born sailor who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). His raid on the English port town of Whitehaven in 1778 and...
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.
Oct 28, 2020 · Scottish by birth, Commodore John Paul Jones became the new United States' first naval hero during the American Revolution (1775-1783). Beginning his career as a merchant sailor and, later, captain, he was forced to flee to the North American colonies after killing a member of his crew in self defense.
John Paul Jones will be remembered in history as a naval hero to some and a pirate to others. John had an education, being sent to Kirkbean School. However, he spent much of his time off at the nearby port of Carsethorn.
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Jones was born John Paul on 6 July 1747, in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. At the age of 12 he entered the British merchant marine and went to sea for the first time as a cabin boy. He...
John Paul Jones was a Scottish-American naval captain and is often referred to as the “Father of the American Navy.” He is famous for his command of the USS Bonhomme Richard and his victory over the British warship HMS Serapis during the Revolutionary War.
