Edward Preble

Military Person

1761 – 1807

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Who was Edward Preble?

Edward Preble 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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Born
Aug 15, 1761
Portland
Lived in
  • Maine
  • Portland
Died
Aug 25, 1807

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on July 23, 2013

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