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
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 an American naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and the First Barbary War, leading attacks on Tripoli and forming the officer corps that would go on to command the United States Navy during the War of 1812.