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Arrest of Governor Bligh
- When
- 26 January 1808
- Where
- Government House
On 26 January 1808, 400 soldiers marched on Government House in Sydney and arrested Governor William Bligh, deposing him from command.
The arrest followed Bligh's order for Macarthur to be detained and the return of court papers held by Corps officers. Major George Johnston assumed the title of lieutenant-governor and appointed Charles Grimes as Judge Advocate.
Sources
- Rum Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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