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gptkbp:instanceOf
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historical figure
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Whig_Party
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gptkbp:associated_with
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the Seven Years' War
British_Enlightenment
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gptkbp:birthPlace
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gptkb:Portsmouth,_England
gptkb:London,_England
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gptkbp:born
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October 29, 1704
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gptkbp:burialPlace
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gptkb:St._Thomas's_Church,_Portsmouth
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:John_Byng,_2nd_Viscount_Torrington
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:HMS_Monmouth
gptkb:HMS_Royal_Oak
gptkb:HMS_Namur
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gptkbp:contributedTo
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naval tactics
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gptkbp:descendant
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Byng_family
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gptkbp:died
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March 14, 1757
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gptkbp:famous_for
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his trial and execution
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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symbol of accountability in military leadership
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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John Byng
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gptkbp:influence
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British_naval_policy
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gptkbp:influenced
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public perception of naval officers
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gptkbp:inspiration
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historical novels
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gptkbp:is_involved_in
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Battle of Minorca
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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gptkb:Byng's_Court_Martial
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gptkbp:legacy
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controversial_figure_in_British_naval_history
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gptkbp:notableFor
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being executed for failing to defend Minorca
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gptkbp:occupation
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naval officer
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gptkbp:portrayedBy
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films and television
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gptkbp:previousName
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the_'Byng_Affair'
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gptkbp:rank
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Admiral
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:George_Byng,_1st_Viscount_Torrington
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gptkbp:reputation
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divisive
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gptkbp:servedIn
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gptkb:Royal_Navy
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gptkbp:serviceYears
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1720–1757
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_Byng
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