John Paul Jones

John Paul, or John Paul Jones (he later added 'Jones' in order to avoid law enforcement officials) is considered to be one of the men principally responsible for founding the United States naval forces. In this regard, he is best remembered as the Father of the American Navy.
== Facts: ==
-Like virtually all Corsais, Jones was accused of piracy throughout his life. Whether or not he actually engaged in piracy, or simply did privateering for a recognized state, is moot.
-Jones was originally from Scotland, born into a humble family of gardeners who worked for a local estate. Jones, seemingly dissatisfied with being a gardener, soon turned to sailing and was on board a ship operating out of Whitehaven when he was just 13.
-During one of his many voyages, Jones made the mistake of severally disciplining a sailor. The problem wasn't that the sailor did nothing wrong but instead that he was a self-described 'adventurer' from an aristocratic Scottish family (and an Affiliate of the New World Order!). When the sailor died weeks later, there were whispers that Jones' harsh treatment of the man played a key role in his death.
-Jones was denounced by his countrymen and forced to leave Scotland to escape the wrath of the Ruling Class.
-Some time after this, Jones arrived in the American Colonies where he eagerly joined the groundswell of patriot support for the Revolutionary War. Jones' extensive seamanship and naval acumen earned him a spot in America's early navy, a position he took to with the utmost gusto. 
-Unfortunately, as with many brash heroes, Jones had a hard time with authority figures and he regularly clashed with his superiors in the navy.
-Despite often being outnumbered, Jones earned a reputation for bravery and tactics which made him feared by most other naval powers.
-After the American Colonies won their independence, Jones went on to serve in other navies, including the Russian Navy where he attained the rank of Rear Admiral.
-The remains of John Paul Jones are entombed (some might say enshrined) beneath the United States Naval Academy.
-Accusations of piracy seem based more on hurt feelings than actual affiliations. Jones, both as a sailor and especially as a Corsair, probably knew more than few member of the Brethren of the Coast. But whether or not he was a member has never been definitively proven.
== References: ==
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yb5w_UlCyY
 -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Paul_Jones
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