From Find-A-Grave.
Born Feb. 18, 1783 in Philadelphia. Died Oct 1, 1841 in Philadelphia.
Member of the famous Biddle family in Philadelphia. Midshipman in 1800 and fought in the Tripolitan War and War of 1812. Commander of the USS Hornet when it captured the HMS Penguin 23 March 1815. Received Congressional Gold Medal for that action.
In Naval service throughout most of his life. Also known as a statesman and negotiator. In 1817, took possession of Oregon Territory for the United States. In 1826 he negotiated a treaty with Turkey.
He helped support the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy.
In 1845, he negotiated a treaty with China and later landed in Japan.
He is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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