The Hon. Robert Byng (1703-1740)
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The Hon. Robert Byng
Nationality
British
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Administrator
Date of Birth
1703
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First Known Service
1732
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Father
George Byng (1
st
Viscount Torrington of Devon)
British
Naval Sailor
Service 1684-1703
HPO
Mother
Margaret Master (1670–1756)
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Brother
The Hon. John Byng
British
Naval Sailor
Service 1718-1757
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Last Known Service
1739
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Date of Death
1740
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1732
1739
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Commissioner of the Navy
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