Benjamin Stoddert
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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 |
Personal details | |
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 |
Benjamin Stoddert (1751 – December 13, 1813) was the first United States Secretary of the Navy from May 1, 1798 to March 31, 1801.