John Byng

October 29, 1704 – March 14, 1757

British admiral executed after failing to relieve Minorca in 1756.

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Military service

• Jan 1, 1718 – Jan 1, 1757 Royal Navy Admiral

Family

George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington

John Byng

Timeline

1705

1709

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1717

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1725

1729

1733

1737

1741

1745

1749

1753

1757

1761

 

John Byng

 

War of the Quadruple Alliance

 

Battle of Cape Passaro

 

Seven Years' War

 

Battle of Minorca (1756)