Person

Jesse Duncan Elliott

United States naval officer and commander of American naval forces in Lake Erie during the War of 1812

b. 1782 CE – d. 1845 CE World The North Atlantic Lands

Jesse Duncan Elliott (July 14, 1782 – December 10, 1845) wis a United States naval officer and commander of American naval forces in Lake Erie during the War of 1812, especially noted for his controversial actions during the Battle of Lake Erie.