George Miller Bligh
George Miller Bligh | |
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George Miller Bligh in 1808, painted by Mather Brown | |
| Born | 1780 |
| Died | 1834 (aged 53–54) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1794 – 1834 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Pylades HMS Glatton HMS Acorn HMS Araxes |
| Conflicts | |
| Relations | Richard Rodney Bligh (father) |
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.