Esek Hopkins
Esek Hopkins was born on April 26, 1718. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Esek Hopkins
Esek Hopkins (April 26, 1718 – February 26, 1802) was an American privateer, politician and military officer. He served as the only commander-in-chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, when the Continental Congress appointed him to the position in December 1775. Hopkins is known for carrying out the successful raid of Nassau in the Bahamas, which captured large amounts of military supplies. His legacy today has become controversial due to Hopkins' involvement in the Atlantic slave trade and mistreating British prisoners of war.