William Bainbridge, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Bainbridge
United States Navy officer
Date of Birth: 07-May-1774
Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Date of Death: 27-Jul-1833
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About William Bainbridge
- William Bainbridge (May 7, 1774 – July 27, 1833) was a Commodore in the United States Navy.
- During his long career in the young American Navy he served under six presidents beginning with John Adams and is notable for his many victories at sea.
- He commanded several famous naval ships, including USS Constitution and saw service in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812.
- Bainbridge was also in command of USS Philadelphia when she grounded off the shores of Tripoli in North Africa, resulting in his capture and imprisonment for many months.
- In the latter part of his career he became the U.S.
- Naval Commissioner.
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