Quick Facts

• NAME: John Barry
• OCCUPATION: Military Leader
• BIRTH DATE: c. March 25, 1745
• DEATH DATE: September 13, 1803
• PLACE OF BIRTH: County Wexford, Ireland
• PLACE OF DEATH: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best Known For

American naval officer John Barry won significant maritime victories during the American Revolution. He was often called the “Father of the Navy.”