George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf noble
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:associated_with Royal_Navy_history
Torrington_estate
gptkbp:awards Order of the Bath
gptkbp:battle Battle of Cape Passaro
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:London
gptkb:Torrington_Hall
gptkbp:born 1663
gptkbp:children gptkb:George_Byng,_2nd_Viscount_Torrington
gptkbp:commander British_fleet
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Admiral_Benbow
gptkbp:contributedTo British_naval_history
British_naval_power
British_naval_victories
gptkbp:descendant Byng_family_line
gptkbp:died 1733
gptkbp:education gptkb:Westminster_School
gptkbp:historical_figure British_history
gptkbp:historical_significance early 18th century naval warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington
gptkbp:impact British_naval_history
gptkbp:influence naval tactics
British_naval_strategy
British_maritime_policy
gptkbp:influenced future naval leaders
naval traditions
gptkbp:inspiration naval officers
gptkbp:is_involved_in naval administration
naval reforms
naval diplomacy
gptkbp:is_known_for strategic naval planning
naval victories
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:British_monarchy
naval achievements
gptkbp:legacy Byng_family
gptkbp:militaryRank Admiral
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notableFor leadership in naval battles
gptkbp:occupation naval officer
gptkbp:parent gptkb:John_Byng
gptkbp:portrayedBy historical literature
gptkbp:predecessor title created
gptkbp:previousName Torrington
gptkbp:related_to Byng_family
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Torrington_Hall
gptkbp:role naval commander
gptkbp:servedIn gptkb:Queen_Anne
gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
gptkb:Queen_Anne's_War
gptkbp:serviceYears 1680-1733
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Byng
gptkbp:successor gptkb:George_Byng,_2nd_Viscount_Torrington
gptkbp:title gptkb:Viscount_Torrington