Charles Stewart (1778–1869), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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officer in the United States Navy, born 1778
Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1778
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 06-Nov-1869
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Charles Stewart (1778–1869)
- Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 – 6 November 1869) was an officer in the United States Navy who commanded a number of US Navy ships, including USS Constitution.
- He saw service during the Quasi War and both Barbary Wars in the Mediterranean along North Africa and the War of 1812.
- He later commanded the navy yard in Philadelphia and was promoted to become the Navy's first flag officer shortly before retiring.
- He was promoted to rear admiral after he retired from the Navy.
- He lived a long life and was the last surviving Navy captain who had served in the War of 1812.
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