Edward Preble | |
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Born | Falmouth, Massachusetts, British America | August 15, 1761
Died | August 25, 1807 Portland, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 46)
Allegiance | United States of America Massachusetts |
Service | United States Navy Massachusetts Navy |
Years of service | 1798–1804 |
Rank | Commodore |
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Battles / wars | |
Awards | Congressional 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.