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William Bligh | |
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 William Bligh | |
| 4th Governor of New South Wales | |
| In office 1806–1810 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Gidley King |
| Succeeded by | Lachlan Macquarie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 September 1754 Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Died | 7 December 1817 London, England |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth (Betsy) Betham |
| Occupation | Sailor, Explorer, Vice-Admiral |
William Bligh (9 September 1754–7 December 1817) was an English officer in the British Navy. He sailed with Captain James Cook on his third and final voyage in 1776. In 1787 Bligh was made captain of HMS Bounty and sailed to Tahiti to collect breadfruit trees. A Mutiny on the Bounty prevented finishing this task. In 1806 he was made Governor of New South Wales. After going back to England, Bligh was made a Rear-Admiral and later a Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy.