Esek Hopkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Esek Hopkins

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


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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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