George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington

Royal Navy admiral (1663-1733)
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George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington
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George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington

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], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kent[2], George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington…
  • 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[10].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's mother was Philadelphia Johnson[11].
  • Among George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's spouses was Margaret Master[12].
  • A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Pattee Byng, 2nd Viscount Torrington[13].
  • A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was George Byng, 3rd Viscount Torrington[14].
  • A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Robert Byng[15].
  • A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was John Byng[16].
  • A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Sarah Osborn[17].
  • A child of George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington was Matthew Byng[18].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • 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 held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington is recorded as male[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[10]. His mother was Philadelphia Johnson[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], naval officer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20], member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[21], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[22], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[23], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[24], and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[25].

Recognition

George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[26].

Personal Life

Among George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's spouses was Margaret Master[12]. Children include Pattee Byng, 2nd Viscount Torrington[13], a politician[28], 1699–1747[29]; George Byng, 3rd Viscount Torrington[14], a military leader[30], 1701–1750[31], of Kingdom of Great Britain[32]; Robert Byng[15], a politician[33], 1703–1740[34], of Kingdom of England[35]; John Byng[16], a politician[36], 1704–1757[37], of Kingdom of Great Britain[38]; Sarah Osborn[17], a writer[39], 1693–1775[40], of Kingdom of Great Britain[41]; and Matthew Byng[18], 1700–1714[42]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[43].

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 (156 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington born?

Born in Kent[2], George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington…

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[10]. George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's mother was Philadelphia Johnson[11].

Who was George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington married to?

George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington's spouses include Margaret Master[12].

What did George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington do for work?

George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington worked as politician[6], naval officer[7], and diplomat[8].

What awards did George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[26].

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  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . ЭСБЕ/Бинг, Джордж. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [43] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, naval officer, diplomat
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Pattee Byng, 2nd Viscount Torrington, George Byng, 3rd Viscount Torrington, Robert Byng +4
    Aliases
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain +6
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