Benjamin Stoddert
Benjamin Stoddert | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1751 |
| Died | December 18, 1813 (aged 61–62) Bladensburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Federalist |
| Spouse |
Rebecca Lowndes (m. 1781) |
| Children | 8 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | |
Benjamin Stoddert (1751 – 18 December 1813) was the first United States Secretary of the Navy from 1 May 1798 to 31 March 1801.