John Byng
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 268 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 29,1704 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Southill |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | March 14,1757 |
| Died | England |
| United Kingdom | |
| Buried | All Saints Church, Southill, United Kingdom |
| Books | The Chronicle of B----g [i.e. Hon. J. Byng], the Son of the Great B---g [Byng] that Lived in the Reign of Queen Felicia [i.e. Queen Anne]. Containing an Account of His Mighty Transactions Against Gallisoniere, His Flight and Happy Arrival at G-r, [Gibralt |
| Margaret Master | |
| Siblings | Pattee Byng, 2nd Viscount Torrington |
| George Byng, 3rd Viscount Torrington | |
| Sarah Byng | |
| Robert Byng | |
| Battles and wars | Seven Years' War |
| Battle of Minorca | |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Year of servic | 1718–1757 |
| Parents | George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington |
| Margaret Master | |
| Grandparents | John Byng |
| Philadelphia Johnson | |
| Place of burial | All Saints Church, Southill, United Kingdom |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 846749 |
John Byng Life story
Admiral The Hon. John Byng was a British Royal Navy officer who was court-martialled and executed by firing squad. After joining the navy at the age of thirteen, he participated at the Battle of Cape Passaro in 1718.
