Jones, John Paul

Jones, John Paul, 1747–92, American naval hero, b. near Kirkcudbright, Scotland. His name was originally simply John Paul.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Later Life
• Revolutionary War Hero
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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