Thomas Truxtun
American naval officer
Died when: 67 years 77 days (806 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Thomas Truxtun (or Truxton) (February 17, 1755 – May 5, 1822) was an American naval officer after the Revolutionary War, when he served as a privateer, who rose to the rank of commodore in the late eighteenth century and later served in the Quasi-War with France.
He was one of the first six commanders appointed to the new US Navy by President Washington.During his naval career he commanded a number of famous U.S. naval ships, including USS Constellation and USS President.
Later in civilian life he became involved with politics and was also elected as a sheriff.
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