James Glynn
James Glynn (1800–1871) was a U.S. Navy officer who in 1848 distinguished himself by being the first American to negotiate successfully with the Japanese during the "Closed Country" period.
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... his imprisonment in Japan, made to Commander James Glynn, USS Preble. 84 Authority control VIAF 23931485 Persondata Name Glynn, James Alternative names Short description Date of birth 1800 Place of birth Date of death 1871 Place of ...
... his imprisonment in Japan, made to Commander James Glynn, USS Preble. 84 Authority control VIAF 23931485 Persondata Name Glynn, James Alternative names Short description Date of birth 1800 Place of birth Date of death 1871 Place of ...
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