Edmund P. Kennedy
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Edmund Pendleton Kennedy (22 February 1785 ā 28 March 1844)[1] was an officer in the United States Navy and became the first commander-in-chief of the East India Squadron.
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Edmund Pendleton Kennedy | |
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Born | 22 February 1780 Maryland |
Died | 28 March 1844(1844-03-28) (aged 64) Norfolk, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | c.1795ā1844 |
Rank | Commodore |
Commands held | USS Nonsuch East India Squadron |
Battles/wars | First Barbary War War of 1812 |
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