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William Bligh
Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator (1754–1817)
Not to be confused with William Blight.
William Bligh FRS | |
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1814 portrait | |
| In office 13 August 1806 – 26 January 1808 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Lieutenant | William Paterson |
| Preceded by | Philip Gidley King |
| Succeeded by | Lachlan Macquarie |
| Born | (1754-09-09)9 September 1754 Plymouth, Devon (or St Tudy, Cornwall), England |
| Died | 7 December 1817(1817-12-07) (aged 63) London, England |
| Resting place | St Mary-at-Lambeth, Lambeth, London, England |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Betham (m. ; died ) |
| Children | 8, including Mary Putland |
| Occupation | Naval officer, colonial administrator |
| Known for | Mutiny on the Bounty |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1761–1783[a] 1787–1817 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral of the Blue |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Naval Gold Medal |
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