Thomas Bligh
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For his father, the Irish politician, see Thomas Bligh (1654–1710). For the Anglo-Irish Whig politician, see Thomas Cherburgh Bligh.
Lieutenant General Thomas Bligh (1685–1775) was an Irish-born 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.[1]