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Edward Preble
Born(1761-08-15)August 15, 1761
Falmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America
DiedAugust 25, 1807(1807-08-25) (aged 46)
Portland, Massachusetts, US
AllegianceEdward Preble United States of America
Edward Preble Massachusetts
Service/branchEdward Preble United States Navy
Edward Preble Massachusetts Navy
Years of service1798–1804
RankCommodore
Commands held
  • USS Pickering
  • USS Essex
  • USS Constitution
Battles/wars
  • Revolutionary War
  • Quasi War
  • First Barbary War
AwardsCongressional Gold Medal
Spouse(s)Mary Deering
Signature

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.

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