Benjamin Stoddert
United States Secretary of the Navy (1751-1813)
Benjamin Stoddert (1751 – December 13, 1813) was the first United States Secretary of the Navy from May 1, 1798 to March 31, 1801.
Benjamin Stoddert | |
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| 1st United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office June 18, 1798 – March 31, 1801 | |
| President | John Adams Thomas Jefferson |
| Preceded by | Robert Morris (Agent of Marine) |
| Succeeded by | Robert Smith |
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| Born | 1744 Charles County, Maryland, British America |
| Died | December 18, 1813 (aged 68–69) Bladensburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Lowndes |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
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