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.

Governorship of Newfoundland

In 1742 he was appointed to the post of Commodore-Governor to the British Empire colony of Newfoundland.

Related Topics:
1742 - British Empire - Colony

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