Charles Stewart (United States Navy officer)

Charles Stewart
Born	(1778-07-28)28 July 1778 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Died	6 November 1869(1869-11-06) (aged 91) Bordentown, New Jersey, US
Buried	Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1798–1861
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands	USS Experiment USS Chesapeake USS Syren USS Argus USS Hornet USS Constellation USS Constitution Mediterranean Squadron Philadelphia Navy Yard
Battles / wars	Quasi-War Barbary Wars War of 1812 American Civil War
Awards	Congressional Gold Medal
Other work	Naval Commissioner
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Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 – 6 November 1869) was a United States Navy officer who commanded a number of warships, including USS Constitution. He saw service during the Quasi War and both Barbary Wars in the Mediterranean along North Africa and the War of 1812. He later commanded the navy yard in Philadelphia and was promoted to become the Navy's first flag officer shortly before retiring. He was promoted to rear admiral after he retired from the Navy. He lived a long life and was the last surviving Navy captain who had served in the War of 1812.