Ralph Izard (naval officer)

Ralph Izard
BornFebruary 26, 1785
DiedJanuary 21, 1822(1822-01-21) (aged 36)
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1799-1822
Battles / warsBarbary Wars
Spouse
Eliza Pinckney
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(m. 1808)​
Parents

Ralph DeLancey Izard (26 February 1785 – 21 January 1822) was a United States Navy officer who became a hero for his actions at Tripoli, during the Barbary Wars. The destroyer USS Izard (DD-589) was named after him.

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