John Paul Jones

War Hero

Birthday:

July 6, 1747

Birth Sign:

Cancer

Birthplace:

Scotland

Net Income:

N/A

About

Scottish-born sailor who fought in key naval battles during the American Revolution.

Before Fame

He began his sailing career at age thirteen.

Trivia

He served in the Imperial Russian Navy after completing his service with the Continental Navy in America.

Family Life

His parents were named Jean Duff and John Paul, Sr.

Associated With

After the Revolutionary War, he served Russia under Catherine the Great during the Russo-Turkish War.

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