James Barron, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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US Navy officer
Date of Birth: 15-Sep-1768
Place of Birth: Hampton, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 21-Apr-1851
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About James Barron
- James Barron (September 15, 1768 – April 21, 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy.
- He served in the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars, during which he commanded a number of famous ships, including USS Essex and USS President.
- As commander of the frigate USS Chesapeake, he was court-martialed for his actions in 1807, which led to the surrender of his ship to the British.
- After criticism from some fellow officers, the resulting controversy led Barron to a duel with Stephen Decatur, one of the officers who presided over his court-martial.
- Suspended from command, he pursued commercial interests in Europe during the War of 1812.
- Barron finished his naval career on shore duty, becoming the Navy's senior officer in 1839.
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