William Bainbridge
United States Navy officer
Died when: 59 years 82 days (710 months)Star Sign: Taurus
William Bainbridge (May 7, 1774 – July 27, 1833) was a Commodore in the United States Navy.During his long career in the young American Navy he served under six presidents beginning with John Adams and is notable for his many victories at sea.
He commanded several famous naval ships, including USS Constitution, and saw service in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812.
Bainbridge was also in command of USS Philadelphia when she grounded off the shores of Tripoli, Libya in North Africa, resulting in his capture and imprisonment for many months.
In the latter part of his career he became the U.S.Naval Commissioner.
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