Thomas Bligh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Bligh

British Army general

Date of Birth: 15-Jan-1685

Place of Birth: County Meath, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1775

Profession: military personnel, military officer

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Lieutenant General Thomas Bligh (1685–1775) was a British soldier, best known for his service during the Seven Years' War when he led a series of amphibious raids, known as "descents" on the French coastline.
Despite initial success in these operations, they came to an end following the disastrous Battle of St Cast.