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John Smith

United States Navy officer (1780-1815)

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Born: January 1780
Died: August 6, 1815
Birthplace: Scotland
Place of death: Philadelphia
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: military personnel

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Captain John Smith was a United States Navy officer who served in the First Barbary War and War of 1812. Over the course of his career, he commanded the warships USS Vixen, USS Syren, USS Wasp, USS Essex, USS Congress, and USS Franklin.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: John
Military branch: United States Navy
Family name: Smith
Participated in conflict: First Barbary War
Military, police or special rank: captain

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