William Bligh

Summary

William Bligh is a human^[1]. He was born in Plymouth^[2]. He was born on +1754-09-09T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on +1817-12-07T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], sailor^[7], and politician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,392 views/month, #6,372 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• William Bligh was born in Plymouth^[2].
• William Bligh died in London^[4].
• William Bligh was born on +1754-09-09T00:00:00Z^[3].
• William Bligh died on +1817-12-07T00:00:00Z^[5].
• William Bligh is buried at Garden Museum^[10].
• William Bligh's father was Francis Bligh^[11].
• William Bligh's mother was Jane Balsam^[12].
• William Bligh was married to Elizabeth Bligh^[13].
• A child of William Bligh was John Bligh^[14].
• A child of William Bligh was Harriet Maria Bligh^[15].
• A child of William Bligh was Mary Bligh^[16].
• A child of William Bligh was Elizabeth Bligh^[17].
• A child of William Bligh was Jane Bligh^[18].
• A child of William Bligh was Frances Bligh^[19].
• William Bligh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[20].
• William Bligh held citizenship in United Kingdom^[21].
• William Bligh's professions included military officer^[6].
• William Bligh worked as a sailor^[7].
• William Bligh worked as a politician^[8].
• William Bligh held the position of Governor of New South Wales^[22].
• A notable work attributed to William Bligh is Log of HMS Bounty by William Bligh^[23].
• William Bligh received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[24].
• William Bligh was a member of Royal Society^[25].
• William Bligh's image is recorded as WilliamBligh.jpeg^[26].
• William Bligh is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Plymouth^[2], William Bligh… he was born on +1754-09-09T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Francis Bligh^[11]. His mother was Jane Balsam^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], sailor^[7], and politician^[8]. William Bligh held the position of Governor of New South Wales^[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Bligh is Log of HMS Bounty by him^[23]. Things named for him include Blighia^[28], a taxon^[29] and Hāwea / Bligh Sound^[30], a fjord^[31], in New Zealand^[32].

Recognition

William Bligh received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[24].

Personal Life

Among William Bligh's spouses was Elizabeth Bligh^[13]. Children include John Bligh^[14], 1616–1666^[33]; Harriet Maria Bligh^[15], 1781–1856^[34]; Mary Bligh^[16], 1783–1864^[35]; Elizabeth Bligh^[17], 1786–1854^[36]; Jane Bligh^[18], 1788–1875^[37]; and Frances Bligh^[19], 1788–1862^[38].

Death and Burial

William Bligh died on +1817-12-07T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. He is buried at Garden Museum^[10].

Why It Matters

William Bligh ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,392 views/month, #6,372 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

Entities named for him include Blighia^[28], a taxon^[29] and Hāwea / Bligh Sound^[30], a fjord^[31], in New Zealand^[32].

FAQs

Where was William Bligh born?

William Bligh's place of birth was Plymouth^[2].

Where did William Bligh die?

William Bligh passed away in London^[4].

Who were William Bligh's parents?

William Bligh's father was Francis Bligh^[11]. William Bligh's mother was Jane Balsam^[12].

Who was William Bligh married to?

William Bligh's spouses include Elizabeth Bligh^[13].

What did William Bligh do for work?

William Bligh worked as military officer^[6], sailor^[7], and politician^[8].

What awards did William Bligh receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[24].