John Byng

John Byng (October 29, 1704 – March 14, 1757), was a former Commodore-Governor of Newfoundland and Admiral of the British Royal Navy. He is chiefly noted for having been controversially court-martialled and executed for breach of the Articles of War at the start of the Seven Years' War.

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October 29 - 1704 - March 14 - 1757 - Commodore-Governor - Newfoundland - Admiral - British - Royal Navy - Court-martial - Executed - Articles of War - Seven Years' War

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