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BLIGH
BLIGH
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William
Bligh (1754 - 1817), a famous
English
naval
officer
and
colonial
governor
. In 1787, he was assigned to the
ship
Bounty. His
severity
and harsh
discipline
as a
commanding officer
were cited as the causes of a
mutiny
by his
crew
against him in 1789.
—
SHSBC
Binder 31 Approved Glossary