George Miller Bligh

George Miller Bligh
George Miller Bligh in 1808, painted by Mather Brown
Born1780
Died1834
Southampton, Hampshire
AllegianceUnited Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland
Service / branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1794 – 1834
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS Pylades
HMS Glatton
HMS Acorn
HMS Araxes
Battles / wars
RelationsRichard Rodney Bligh (father)
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Captain George Miller Bligh (1780–1834) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who saw service during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of Captain. He was present aboard HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, and was badly wounded during the action. He was taken below and was present in the cockpit at the death of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson.