George Tryon
Royal Navy admiral (1832-1893)
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Summary
George Tryon was born on January 4, 1832[1], in United Kingdom[2]. He died on June 22, 1893[3], in Tripoli[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Thomas Tryon[7]
- Mother: Anne Trollope[8]
- Spouse: Clementia Heathcote[9]
- Child: George Tryon, 1st Baron Tryon[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Position held: Permanent Secretary to the Admiralty[12], Private Secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty[13]
- Educated at: Eton College[14]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[17]
- Commons category: George Tryon[18]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[19]
- Participated in conflict: Crimean War[20]
- Family name: Tryon[21]
- Given name: George[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23], The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
Why It Matters
George Tryon is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was George Tryon born?
George Tryon was born in United Kingdom[2].
Where did George Tryon die?
George Tryon passed away in Tripoli[4].
Who were George Tryon's parents?
George Tryon's father was Thomas Tryon[7]. George Tryon's mother was Anne Trollope[8].
Who was George Tryon married to?
George Tryon's spouses include Clementia Heathcote[9].
What did George Tryon do for work?
George Tryon worked as a naval officer[5].
Where did George Tryon go to school?
George Tryon was educated at Eton College[14].
What awards did George Tryon receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].