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| battles = | battles_label = | awards = | relations = | laterwork = | signature = }} James Barron (September 15, 1768 – April 21, 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy. He served in the Quasi War, the Barbary Wars, during which time he commanded a number of famous ships, including the USS ''Essex'' and the USS ''President''. As Commander of the frigate , he was court-martialed for his actions in 1807, which led to the surrender of his ship to the British. After criticism from some fellow officers, the resulting controversy led Barron to a duel with Stephen Decatur, one of the officers who presided over his court-martial. Suspended from command, he pursued commercial interests in Europe during the War of 1812. Barron finished his naval career on shore duty, becoming the Navy's senior officer in 1839. ==Early life== Barron was born in Hampton, Virginia, the son of a merchant captain named James Barron who became Commodore of the tiny Virginia State Navy during the American Revolution. He was a younger brother of Samuel Barron. As a boy, Barron served as an apprentice in with his father for several years and entered the navy as a lieutenant and served aboard the ''United States'' under John Barry. For his exceptional ability and service Barron was promoted to Captain in 1799.〔Heidler, 2004 p.39〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「James Barron」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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