Esek Hopkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Continental Navy officer
Date of Birth: 26-Apr-1718
Place of Birth: Scituate, Rhode Island, United States
Date of Death: 26-Feb-1802
Profession: privateer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Esek Hopkins
- Commodore Esek Hopkins (April 26, 1718 – February 26, 1802) was the only Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.
- He was also an accomplished merchant captain and privateer.
- He is noted for his successful raid on the British port of Providence, in the Bahamas, and capturing large stores of military supplies.
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