Commodore James Barron

Harrison W. Mark
by John B. Neagle
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Portrait of American Commodore James Barron (1768-1851), who commanded the USS Chesapeake during the Chesapeake-Leopard affair and later served in the War of 1812. He is also known for mortally wounding American naval hero Stephen Decatur in a duel. Oil on canvas painting by John B. Neagle, 1829.

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Neagle, J. B. (2024, November 19). Commodore James Barron. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19664/commodore-james-barron/

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