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  1. John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish-born American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

  2. John Paul Jones (born John Baldwin; 3 January 1946), is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer who was the bassist and keyboardist for the rock band Led Zeppelin. Prior to forming the band with Jimmy Page in 1968, he was a session musician and arranger.

  3. Oct 29, 2009 · John Paul Jones was a Revolutionary War hero known as the father of the U.S. Navy. Born in Scotland in 1747, Jones came to America as a merchant sailor.

  4. Jun 24, 2024 · John Paul Jones is best known for his raid on the English town of Whitehaven in April 1778 and for his command of the USS Bonhomme Richard, which dueled HMS Serapis on 23 September 1779. What happened to John Paul Jones after the American Revolution?

  5. Mar 18, 2016 · John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin. From his pre-Zeppelin session work to avant-garde experiments with Robert Fripp and Sonic Youth, here are 20 little-known John Paul Jones projects.

  6. Jul 14, 2024 · John Paul Jones, American naval hero in the American Revolution, renowned for his victory over British ships off the east coast of England on September 23, 1779. He was given a Congressional Gold Medal in 1787, and his grave in Annapolis, Maryland, was made a national shrine.

  7. John Paul Jones will be remembered in history as a naval hero to some and a pirate to others. John had an education, being sent to Kirkbean School. However, he spent much of his time off at the nearby port of Carsethorn.

  8. John Paul Jones was a Scottish-American naval captain and is often referred to as the “Father of the American Navy.” He is famous for his command of the USS Bonhomme Richard and his victory over the British warship HMS Serapis during the Revolutionary War.

  9. alphahistory.com › americanrevolution › john-paul-jonesJohn Paul Jones - Alpha History

    John Paul Jones (1747-1792) was a Scottish-born American naval commander, famous for his skilful leadership of the tiny Continental Navy. Born John Paul near Solway in western Scotland, he went to sea in his early teens and became an apprentice.

  10. www.history.navy.mil › z-files › zb-filesJones, John Paul - NHHC

    Father of the U.S. Navy. As an officer of the Continental Navy of the American Revolution, John Paul Jones helped establish the traditions of courage and professionalism that the...

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