Resultado de búsqueda
Hace 4 días · 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 4 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 3 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.
Hace 3 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 · 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 9 horas · Torrington, Pattee (Byng) 2nd Viscount Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard 20 Feb. 1746 (SP 44/370, p. 14). D. 23 Jan. 1747. Tottie , John Preaching Chaplain at Whitehall occ. 15 Dec. 1734-1742 (Wh Pbk 1).
Hace 5 días · 4. Viscount & Viscountess. The Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton. Image: Netflix. The fourth nobility rank is Viscount. We are familiar with this one due to the Bridgertons receiving this title ...
