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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John Byng was born in Bedfordshire, England, the fourth son of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington.

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By the time John enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1718, aged 14, his father George was already a well-established Admiral with a rising and stellar career, who ever since supporting William III in his successful bid to be crowned King of England in 1689 had seen his stature and fortune grow. A highly-skilled naval commander, he won distinction in a series of battles and was held in great esteem by the reigning monarchies he served under. In 1721 he was rewarded by King George I of Great Britain with a viscountcy, and created the 1st. Viscount Torrington.

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