Standish, Myles (c.1584-1656)
- Name:
- Standish, Myles (c.1584-1656)
- Title:
- Captain
- Other Names:
- Standish, Miles
- Born:
- 1584 circa
- Birthplace:
- Chorley, England
- Died:
- 10/03/1656
- Death Location:
- Duxbury, MA
- Residence:
- England
Plymouth, MA
Duxbury, MA - Nationality:
- English
- Occupation:
- Military officer
- Notes:
- From on-line history of Plymouth, MA: "Myles Standish ... , an English-born professional soldier, was hired by the Pilgrims as military advisor for their Plymouth Colony in America; eventually he became a full member as well as a valued leader of the community. Arriving on the Mayflower with the first settlers, he initially concentrated on colonial defense and Indian relations."
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