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George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington, was born in 1663. His career at first wavered between the army and the navy, and he actually held commissions in both services. In 1688 he was entrusted with the task of canvassing the navy captains in the interests of the Prince of Orange, and obtained the latter's goodwill.
Hace 5 días · His grandson, John Byng, esq. (whose eldest son, George, was created lord viscount Torrington, and was direct ancestor of the present lord viscount Torrington) succeeded him in his possessions here, which he, soon after the death of king Charles I. alienated to William James, esq. of Ightham-court, at which time he had likewise an ...
Hace 5 días · Russell was born on 18 August 1792 into the highest echelons of the British aristocracy, being the third son of John Russell, later 6th Duke of Bedford, and Georgiana Byng, daughter of George Byng, 4th Viscount Torrington.
Hace 4 días · The same year Thomas Newport, second son of the Earl of Bradford, was created Baron Torrington: he died in 1719 without issue; and in 1720 Sir George Byng was created Viscount Torrington, which title is still enjoyed by his descendant.
Hace 4 días · Set in the heart of a sprawling 2,500-acre estate, Wrotham Park fits the series’ narrative like a glove. Built in 1754 for Admiral John Byng, the fourth son of Admiral George Byng (the 1st Viscount of Torrington), the estate is one of the largest private houses near London inside the M25 motorway.
20 de may. de 2024 · George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington: 1724–1734: Pattee Byng, 2nd Viscount Torrington: 1734–1742: Arthur Onslow: 1742: Thomas Clutterbuck: 1742–1743: Sir Charles Wager: 1743–1744: Sir John Rushout, 4th Baronet: 1744–1749: George Bubb Dodington: 1749–1754: Henry Legge: 1754–1756: George Grenville: 1756: George Bubb ...
8 de may. de 2024 · The church contains monuments to several of the Byng family, among which are those of the celebrated naval officer, Sir George Byng, first Viscount Torrington, and of his son, ViceAdmiral the Hon. John Byng, who was executed for alleged professional misconduct.
