John Byng

Summary

John Byng is a human^[1]. Born in Southill^[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1704^[3]. He passed away in Portsmouth^[4]. He died on March 14, 1757^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and naval officer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• John Byng's place of birth was Southill^[2].
• John Byng died in Portsmouth^[4].
• John Byng passed away in Portsmouth Harbour^[9].
• John Byng died in HMS Monarch^[10].
• John Byng was born on October 29, 1704^[3].
• John Byng was born on October 28, 1704^[11].
• John Byng died on March 14, 1757^[5].
• John Byng is buried at Church of All Saints, Southill^[12].
• John Byng's father was George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington^[13].
• John Byng's mother was Margaret Master^[14].
• John Byng held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[15].
• John Byng's professions included politician^[6].
• John Byng worked as a naval officer^[7].
• John Byng held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[16].
• John Byng held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain^[17].
• John Byng is recorded as male^[18].
• John Byng's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• John Byng's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[20].
• John Byng's Commons category is recorded as John Byng^[21].
• John Byng's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[22].
• John Byng's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral^[23].
• John Byng's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral^[24].
• John Byng's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain^[25].
• The cause of death was gunshot wound^[26].
• John Byng was part of the conflict War of the Quadruple Alliance^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Southill^[2], John Byng… Recorded date of birth include October 29, 1704^[3] and October 28, 1704^[11]. His father was George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington^[13]. His mother was Margaret Master^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and naval officer^[7]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[16] and member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain^[17].

Death and Burial

John Byng died on March 14, 1757^[5]. Recorded place of death include Portsmouth^[4], a city^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Portsmouth Harbour^[9], a harbor^[30], in United Kingdom^[31]; and HMS Monarch^[10], a third-rate^[32]. The cause of death was gunshot wound^[26]. He is buried at Church of All Saints, Southill^[12].

Why It Matters

John Byng ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was John Byng born?

John Byng's place of birth was Southill^[2].

Where did John Byng die?

John Byng died in Portsmouth^[4].

Who were John Byng's parents?

John Byng's father was George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington^[13]. John Byng's mother was Margaret Master^[14].

What did John Byng do for work?

John Byng worked as politician^[6] and naval officer^[7].