Edward Preble

Edward Preble
Born(1761-08-15)August 15, 1761
Falmouth, Massachusetts, British America
DiedAugust 25, 1807(1807-08-25) (aged 46)
Portland, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
 Massachusetts
Service / branch United States Navy
 Massachusetts Navy
Years of service1798–1804
RankCommodore
Commands
Battles / wars
AwardsCongressional Gold Medal
Spouse(s)Mary Deering
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Edward Preble (August 15, 1761 – August 25, 1807) was a United States naval officer who served with great distinction during the 1st Barbary War, leading American attacks on the city of Tripoli and forming the officer corps that would later lead the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812.