George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington

January 27, 1663 – January 17, 1733

British admiral who destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Cape Passaro.

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Offices held

Military service

• Royal Navy Admiral

Affiliations

Party membership

• Whigs (British political party)

Family

George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington

John Byng

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George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington

 

Capture of Gibraltar

 

War of the Quadruple Alliance

 

Battle of Cape Passaro

 

First Lord of the Admiralty - United Kingdom