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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.
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.
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.
Jul 2, 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.
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?
Aug 18, 2023 · John Paul Jones became a prolific musical director and arranger of a huge range of prominent sixties artist before forming Led Zeppelin with Jimmy Page in 1968. Since 1980 his collaborators have included Paul McCartney, La Fura Dels Baus, Brian Eno, The Butthole Surfers and Diamanda Galas.
The Resurrection of John Paul Jones. The perseverance of an American ambassador to France paid off when the remains of early America’s iconic Navy hero were located in Paris, positively identified, and transported to the U.S. Naval Academy.
John was born as “John Paul” but will add Jones later in his life. He was born the fourth child of seven and one of only five of such made it to adulthood. John Paul Jones will be remembered in history as a naval hero to some and a pirate to others.
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Jones was born John Paul on 6 July 1747, in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. At the age of 12 he entered the British merchant marine and went to sea for the first time as a cabin boy. He...
Feb 13, 2020 · John Paul Jones is remembered as one of the greatest and bravest officers in the Continental Navy. He was born John Paul (he added Jones later) in Scotland in 1737 to farmer parents. He entered into an apprenticeship to a merchant ship captain at 13 years old.
