Sunday, February 5, 2012

Who was Miles Standish? What is the significance of him?

Im so confused on this person.

Connect - Mayflower, Battles etc.

Who was Miles Standish? What is the significance of him?
I don't understand your question. If you know about Mayflower, Battles etc., what is it you want to know bout Miles Standish?
Reply:Myles Standish (c. 1584 - October 3, 1656), was an English-born professional soldier hired by the Pilgrims as military advisor for Plymouth colony. Arriving on the Mayflower, he worked on colonial defense. Later, he served as Plymouth's representative in England, and served as assistant to the governor and as the colony's treasurer. He was also one of the founders of the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts (named after Duxbury Woods, Chorley) in 1632. On February 17, 1621, he was appointed the first commander of Plymouth colony.

Myles Standish is often remembered for his bravery in battle and his reputation as the military captain of the Pilgrims, as well as a character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's fictitious poem The Courtship of Miles Standish.

The former Fort Standish, located on Lovell's Island, Massachusetts, was named in his honor.
Reply:Miles Standish was the military leader in Plymouth Colony. He was born in England (1584-1656) He was an American Colonist.


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