Thomas Truxtun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American naval officer
Date of Birth: 17-Feb-1755
Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, United States
Date of Death: 05-May-1822
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Thomas Truxtun
- 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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Source: Portrait of Thomas Truxtun
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| Description | American painter | ||
| Date of birth/death | 17 July 1784 | 3 November 1861 | |
| Location of birth/death | Philadelphia | ||
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Source: Portrait of Thomas Truxtun
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