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About Charles Stewart
Charles Stewart was a United States Navy officer who commanded a number of warships, including USS Constitution. He saw service during the Quasi War and both Barbary Wars in the Mediterranean along North Africa and the War of 1812. He later commanded the navy yard in Philadelphia and was promoted to become the Navy's first flag officer shortly before retiring. He was promoted to rear admiral after he retired from the Navy. He lived a long life and was the last surviving Navy captain who had served in the War of 1812.
Everything about Charles Stewart →- Occupation
- military officer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 28, 1778
- Died
- November 6, 1869