when was myles standish born
Myles Standish (c. 1584 â October 3, 1656; sometimes spelled 'Miles' Standish) was an English military officer hired by the Pilgrims as military advisor for Plymouth Colony.One of the Mayflower passengers, Standish played a leading role in the administration and defense of Plymouth Colony from its inception.n February 17, 1621, the Plymouth Colony militia elected him as its first commander and continued to re-elect him to that position for the remainder of his life. Standish served as an agent of Plymouth Colony in England, as assistant governor, and as treasurer of Plymouth Colony.