30 April 1821 Bell Vue, near Southampton, Hampshire
Allegiance
Kingdom of Great Britain United Kingdom
Service/branch
Royal Navy
Years of service
1750–1821
Rank
Admiral
Commands held
HMS Virgin HMS Camel HMS Nemesis HMS Asia HMS Excellent HMS Alexander Jamaica Station Leith Station
Battles/wars
Relief of Gibraltar
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Relations
George Miller Bligh (son) John Bligh (nephew) William Bligh (third cousin)
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Admiral Sir Richard Rodney Bligh, GCB (bap. 8 November 1737 – 30 April 1821) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He saw service during the American War of Independence, as well as the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of admiral. He served as Commander-in-Chief, Jamaica Station and Commander-in-Chief, Leith.
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