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John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones
Born John Paul in Scotland, he took the name Jones to hide his identity from the British navy, which considered him a pirate. In 1775, Jones entered the newly formed Continental navy. In an epic battle off the coast of England, Jones defeated and captured the British warship Serapis.
Hulton Deutsch
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United States Navy; Jones, John Paul (naval officer)
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