Stephen Decatur Jr.

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Democratic-Republican_Party
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Barbary_Wars
American naval history
Early 19th century military leaders
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkbp:birth_date 1779-01-05
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Sicily
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:children gptkb:Stephen_Decatur_III
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:USS_United_States
gptkb:USS_Constitution
gptkbp:contributed_to U. S. maritime security
gptkbp:death_date 1820-03-22
gptkbp:descendant American Revolutionary War veterans
gptkbp:education gptkb:United_States_Naval_Academy
gptkbp:famous_for Naval victories against pirates
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkb:Second_Barbary_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stephen Decatur Jr.
gptkbp:influenced U. S. Navy strategy
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:John_Paul_Jones
gptkbp:inspired Naval traditions
gptkbp:known_for Diplomatic missions
Courage under fire
Strategic naval planning
Leadership in naval engagements
Advocating for a strong navy
Innovative naval tactics
Promoting naval education
Establishing naval supremacy
Influencing naval policy
Promoting naval innovation
Contributing to the U. S. Navy's reputation
Defending American interests abroad
Fighting against piracy
Heroic actions in naval battles
Fostering international relations through naval power
gptkbp:legacy Influence on naval tactics
gptkbp:nickname The Hero of Tripoli
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:First_Barbary_War
gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkbp:portrayed_in Films and literature
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkbp:related_to Decatur family
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:service_years 1798–1820
gptkbp:spouse Susan Decatur
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stephen_Decatur_Sr.
gptkb:Stephen_Decatur
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5