William Bligh Biography

Field	Information
Full Name	William Bligh
Date of Birth	9 сентября 1754
Place of Birth	Cornwall, England
Date of Death	7 декабря 1817
Place of Death	London, England
Citizenship / Country of Residence	British
Education	Naval education
Profession	Naval officer, Governor
Years of Activity	1770-1817
Brief Information	William Bligh was a British naval officer and colonial governor. He is primarily known for his role in the mutiny on the Bounty, an event famously documented in literature and film. Following the mutiny, Bligh successfully navigated a small boat over 3,500 nautical miles to safety. He later served as Governor of New South Wales, where his administration was marked by controversy.