John Byron
John Byron
Vice-Admiral John Byron was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer. He earned the nickname 'Foul-Weather Jack' in the press because of his frequent encounters with bad weather at sea. As a midshipman, he sailed in the squadron under George Anson on his voyage around the world, though Byron made it only to southern Chile, where his ship was wrecked. He returned to England with the captain of HMS Wager. He was governor of Newfoundland following Hugh Palliser, who left in 1768. He circumnavigated the world as a commodore with his own squadron in 1764–1766. He fought in battles in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution. He rose to Vice Admiral of the White before his death in 1786.
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Date of Birth
November 8th, 1723
Age
301
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Date of Death
April 10th, 1786
Died Aged
62
Star Sign
Scorpio
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William Byron, 4th Baron Byron
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Isabella Byron
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Juliana Elizabeth Byron
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Frances Byron, Baroness Byron
Mother
William Byron, 5th Baron Byron
Brother
George Anson Byron
Son
Sophia Trevannion
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