Byng, George

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see Torrington, George Byng, Viscount.

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Torrington, George Byng, Viscount - 1663–1733, British admiral. Early in his career he helped win the support of the navy for William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. After thwarting attempted Jacobite invasions in 17...