James Barron Military person

James Barron (September 15, 1768 – April 21, 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy. He served in the Quasi War, the Barbary Wars, during which time he commanded a number of famous ships, including the USS Essex and the USS President. As Commander of the frigate USS Chesapeake, he was court-martialed for his actions in 1807, which led to the surrender of his ship to the British. After criticism from some fellow officers, the resulting controversy led Barron to a duel with Stephen Decatur, one of the officers who presided over his court-martial. Suspended from command, he pursued commercial interests in Europe during the War of 1812. Barron finished his naval career on shore duty, becoming the Navy's senior officer in 1839.

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Birth date	September 15, 1769
Birth place	Hampton Virginia
Date of death	April 21, 1851
Place of death	Norfolk Virginia
Resting place	Portsmouth Virginia

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allegiance	United States
military operations	Quasi-War First Barbary War
military branch	United States Navy
military command	*
service start	1798
service end	1851