Ralph Izard | |
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| Born | February 26, 1785 |
| Died | January 21, 1822 (aged 36) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1799-1822 |
| Battles / wars | Barbary Wars |
| Spouse |
Eliza Pinckney (m. 1808) |
| Parents |
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Ralph DeLancey Izard (26 February 1785 – 21 January 1822)[citation needed] was a United States Navy officer who became a hero for his actions at Tripoli, during the Barbary Wars. The destroyer USS Izard (DD-589) was named after him.