George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington
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Summary
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on January 27, 1663[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 17, 1733[5]. He worked as a politician[6], naval officer[7], diplomat[8], admiral[9], and member of parliament[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Kent[2].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington passed away in London[4].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was born on January 27, 1663[3].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington died on January 17, 1733[5].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's father was John Byng[12].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's mother was Philadelphia Johnson[13].
- Among George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's spouses was Margaret Master[14].
- A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Pattee Byng, 2nd Viscount Torrington[15].
- A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was George Byng, 3rd Viscount Torrington[16].
- A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Robert Byng[17].
- A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was John Byng[18].
- A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Sarah Osborn[19].
- A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Matthew Byng[20].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington worked as a politician[6].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's professions included naval officer[7].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington worked as a diplomat[8].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington worked as an admiral[9].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington worked as a member of parliament[10].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[23].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[24].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[25].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[26].
- George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Kent[2], George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington… he was born on January 27, 1663[3]. His father was John Byng[12]. His mother was Philadelphia Johnson[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], naval officer[7], diplomat[8], admiral[9], and member of parliament[10]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[23], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[24], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[25], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[26], and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[27].
Recognition
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[28].
Personal Life
Among George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's spouses was Margaret Master[14]. Children include Pattee Byng, 2nd Viscount Torrington[15], a politician[29], 1699–1747[30]; George Byng, 3rd Viscount Torrington[16], a military leader[31], 1701–1750[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33]; Robert Byng[17], a politician[34], 1703–1740[35], of Kingdom of England[36]; John Byng[18], a politician[37], 1704–1757[38], of Kingdom of Great Britain[39]; Sarah Osborn[19], a writer[40], 1693–1775[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42]; and Matthew Byng[20], 1700–1714[43]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[44].
Death and Burial
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington died on January 17, 1733[5]. He died in London[4].
Why It Matters
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington born?
Born in Kent[2].
Where did George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington die?
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington died in London[4].
Who were George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's parents?
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's father was John Byng[12]. George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's mother was Philadelphia Johnson[13].
Who was George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington married to?
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's spouses include Margaret Master[14].
What did George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington do for work?
George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington worked as politician[6], naval officer[7], diplomat[8], admiral[9], and member of parliament[10].
What awards did George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[28].