Stephen Decatur

Summary

Stephen Decatur is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Berlin^[2]. He was born on January 5, 1779^[3]. He passed away in Bladensburg^[4]. He died on March 22, 1820^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,466 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Stephen Decatur's place of birth was Berlin^[2].
• Stephen Decatur died in Bladensburg^[4].
• Stephen Decatur was born on January 5, 1779^[3].
• Stephen Decatur died on March 22, 1820^[5].
• Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard^[8].
• Stephen Decatur's father was Stephen Decatur Sr.^[9].
• Stephen Decatur was married to Susan Wheeler Decatur^[10].
• Stephen Decatur held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Stephen Decatur's professions included military officer^[6].
• Stephen Decatur was educated at Woodbury Junior-Senior High School^[12].
• Stephen Decatur received the Congressional Gold Medal^[13].
• Stephen Decatur is recorded as male^[14].
• Stephen Decatur's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Stephen Decatur's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[16].
• Stephen Decatur's Commons category is recorded as Stephen Decatur^[17].
• Stephen Decatur's military, police or special rank is recorded as commodore^[18].
• Stephen Decatur's commander of is recorded as USS Constitution^[19].
• Stephen Decatur was part of the conflict First Barbary War^[20].
• Stephen Decatur's family name is recorded as Decatur^[21].
• Stephen Decatur's given name is recorded as Stephen^[22].
• Stephen Decatur's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Stephen Decatur^[23].
• Stephen Decatur's manner of death is recorded as homicide^[24].
• Stephen Decatur's manner of death is recorded as duel^[25].
• Stephen Decatur's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[26].
• Stephen Decatur's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin^[2], Stephen Decatur… he was born on January 5, 1779^[3]. His father was Stephen Decatur Sr.^[9].

Education

Stephen Decatur's education included a stint at Woodbury Junior-Senior High School^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Stephen Decatur's professions included military officer^[6].

Recognition

Stephen Decatur received the Congressional Gold Medal^[13].

Personal Life

Stephen Decatur was married to Susan Wheeler Decatur^[10].

Death and Burial

Stephen Decatur died on March 22, 1820^[5]. He died in Bladensburg^[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stephen Decatur include Decatur^[28], a city in the United States^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 1821^[31]; Decatur County^[32], a county of Georgia^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1823^[35]; USS Decatur^[36], a destroyer^[37]; and Decatur Island^[38], an island^[39], in United States^[40].

Why It Matters

Stephen Decatur ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,466 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

Entities named for him include Decatur^[28], a city in the United States^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 1821^[31]; Decatur County^[32], a county of Georgia^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1823^[35]; USS Decatur^[36], a destroyer^[37]; and Decatur Island^[38], an island^[39], in United States^[40].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Decatur born?

Stephen Decatur was born in Berlin^[2].

Where did Stephen Decatur die?

Stephen Decatur passed away in Bladensburg^[4].

Who were Stephen Decatur's parents?

Stephen Decatur's father was Stephen Decatur Sr.^[9].

Who was Stephen Decatur married to?

Stephen Decatur's spouses include Susan Wheeler Decatur^[10].

What did Stephen Decatur do for work?

Stephen Decatur worked as military officer^[6].

Where did Stephen Decatur go to school?

Stephen Decatur was educated at Woodbury Junior-Senior High School^[12].

What awards did Stephen Decatur receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal^[13].