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Christopher Raymond Perry


 

Captain Christopher Raymond Perry (4 December 17611 June 1818) was an officer in the United States Navy. His sons, Oliver Hazard Perry and Matthew C. Perry, were both distinquished naval officers as well.

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4 December - 1761 - 1 June - 1818 - United States Navy - Oliver Hazard Perry - Matthew C. Perry

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Born in Newport, Rhode Island, he spent his early years as a privateer. In 1799, he was appointed to the U.S. Navy. Perry built and commanded General Greene in which his son, Oliver, also served.

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Newport, Rhode Island - Privateer - 1799 - ''General Greene''

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He was retired from the Navy in 1801.

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