John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish Naval Officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy", Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the greatest naval commanders in the military history of the United ...

John Paul Jones (born John Baldwin; 3 January 1946) [1] is an English musician and record producer who was the bassist and keyboardist for the rock band Led Zeppelin. He was a session musician and arranger when he formed the band with Jimmy Page in 1968.

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.

Jan 11, 2025 · 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, …

Feb 13, 2020 · John Paul Jones, American Revolutionary War hero (1747-1792). | Portrait drawn from life and engraved by Moreau le Jeune in 1780,| completed by Jean-Baptiste Fossoyeux in 1781. John Paul Jones is remembered as one of the greatest and bravest officers in the Continental Navy.

Jun 24, 2024 · John Paul Jones (1747-1792) was a Scottish-born sailor who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). His raid on the English port town of Whitehaven in 1778 and...

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...