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I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor.

John Paul Jones

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John Paul Jones
Age: 45 †
Born: 1747
Born: July 6
Died: 1792
Died: July 18
Diplomat
Naval Officer
Sailor
Stewartry of Kirkcudbright
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