About Edmund P. Kennedy
Lived 1785 – 1844 (aged 59). Edmund P. Kennedy was an American military officer.
Edmund Pendleton Kennedy (22 February 1785 – 28 March 1844) was an officer in the United States Navy and became the first commander-in-chief of the East India Squadron.
Early life Kennedy was born in Maryland in 1780. He lost his parents in his early life. He entered as a boy on board the frigate . At the Battle of Tripoli Harbor in 1804, in the First Barbary War, Kennedy was gunner's mate on board and was distinguished by his valor and intrepid ardor in the performance of duty. He was promoted to midshipman on 22 November 1805.
On 9 June 1810 Kennedy was promoted to lieutenant. On 5 March 1817, he was promoted to master commandant, and to captain on 24 April 1828. to Chochin-China, thus established the East India Squadron.
Kennedy died on 28 March 1844.
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Who was Edmund P. Kennedy?
US Navy officer
When was Edmund P. Kennedy born?
Edmund P. Kennedy was born on 22 February 1785 in Maryland.
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Edmund P. Kennedy died on 28 March 1844.
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Edmund P. Kennedy was a military officer.
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Edmund P. Kennedy was American.
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