James Barron
American
James Barron was a notable American 19th century United States Naval officer who served in the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars. - AsNotedIn
James Barron was a notable American 19th century United States Naval officer who served in the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars. - AsNotedIn
Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
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1768/09/15 | James Barron is born in Hampton, Virginia. | Born | |||||
1807/06/22 | James Barron is court-martialed for not preparing his ship in advance for possible action, and is suspended for 5 years without pay. John Rodgers was the president of the court-martial, and Stephen Decatur was a member. | Defendant | Barron and Decatur Duel | ||||
1820/00/00 | Commodore James Barron challenges Stephen Decatur to a duel, related in part to comments Decatur had made over Barron's conduct in the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair of 1807. | Combatant | Barron and Decatur Duel | ||||
1820/03/22 | James Barron and Stephen Decatur duel with pistols at Bladensburg Dueling Grounds along Dueling Creek in Maryland. Bladensburg Rd west of 38th Ave | Combatant | Colmar Manor | Maryland | Barron and Decatur Duel | ||
1851/04/21 | James Barron dies in Norfolk, Virginia. he is buried at Trinity Church | Died | Trinity Episcopal Church | Portsmouth |
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