Sir, I have not yet begun to fight.
John Paul Jones Quotes
An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.
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| Birth: | 6th July, 1747 |
| Death: | 18th July, 1792 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Naval Officer, Sailor |
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John Paul Jones was born in Arbigland, Scotland. He was the United States' first well-known naval commander in the American Revolutionary War. He grew up in Scotland, became a sailor, and served as commander of several British merchant ships. He commanded U.S. Navy ships stationed in France and led several assaults on England and Ireland. Left without a command in 1787, he joined the Imperial Russian Navy and obtained the rank of rear admiral.
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