# William Bligh

William Bligh (9 SEP 1754 – 7 DEC 1817); child of Francis Blighe and Jane Pearce Balsam; born in Plymouth, Devon, England; with Elizabeth Bertham; parent of 4 children; died in England.

**Lifespan:** 9 SEP 1754 – 7 DEC 1817

## Parents
- [Francis Blighe](/p/francis-blighe-50092.md) (father)
- [Jane Pearce Balsam](/p/jane-pearce-balsam-50093.md) (mother)

## Partners
- [Elizabeth Bertham](/p/elizabeth-bertham-50094.md)

## Children
- [Mary I Bligh](/p/mary-i-bligh-50095.md)
- [Elizabeth Bligh](/p/elizabeth-bligh-50192.md)
- [Frances Bligh](/p/frances-bligh-50200.md)
- [Anna Campbell Bligh](/p/anna-campbell-bligh-50199.md)

## Timeline
- 9 SEP 1754 — **Born** at Plymouth, Devon, England
- 7 DEC 1817 — **Died** at England

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