William Bligh

William Bligh (9 September 1754 - 7 December 1817) was an officer of the British Royal Navy and colonial administrator. He is best known for the famous mutiny that occurred against his command aboard HMAV (His Majesty's Armed Vessel) Bounty. After the Bounty mutiny he became Governor of New South Wales, where his stern administration engendered another insurrection, the Rum Rebellion led by John Macarthur.

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9 September - 1754 - 7 December - 1817 - British - Royal Navy - ''HMAV (His Majesty's Armed Vessel) Bounty'' - Governor of New South Wales - Rum Rebellion - John Macarthur

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