Biography of George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington 1663-1733
Paternal Family Tree: Byng
On 25 May 1699 [his son] Pattee Byng 2nd Viscount Torrington was born to George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 36).
On 21 Sep 1701 [his son] George Byng 3rd Viscount Torrington was born to George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 38).
In 1703 [his son] Robert Byng was born to George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 39).
Before 29 Oct 1704 [his son] Admiral John Byng was born to George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 41).
11 Aug 1718. The Battle of Cape Passaro, aka the Battle of Avola and the Battle of Syracuse, was a major naval battle fought on between a fleet of the British Royal Navy under Admiral Sir George Byng (age 55) and a fleet of the Spanish Navy under Rear-Admiral Antonio de Gaztañeta. The British fleet secured a decisive victory.
Calendar of Treasury Warrants 1718 Sep. 02 Sep 1718. Royal sign manual for 1,000l. to Paty Byng, Esq.: without account: as a mark of royal favour in consideration of his service in bringing letters from our Admiral Sir George Byng (age 55) with a particular account of the engagement [1718 Battle of Cape Passaro] with the Spanish Fleet off Cape Passaro the 31st July last. (Money warrant dated Sept. 3 hereon.) (Money order dated Sept. 3 hereon.) (Letter of direction dated Sept. 5 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XXIX, p. 104. Order Book X, p. 157. Disposition Book XXIV, p. 147.
On 21 Sep 1721 George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 58) was created 1st Viscount Torrington.
On 11 Jun 1724 [his son] Pattee Byng 2nd Viscount Torrington (age 25) and [his daughter-in-law] Charlotte Montagu Viscountess Torrington (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Charles Montagu 1st Duke Manchester and Doddington Greville Duchess Manchester.
Around 1725. Jeremiah Davison (age 30). Portrait of George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 61).
Before 17 Jan 1733. Joseph Highmore (age 40). Portrait of George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 69).
On 17 Jan 1733 George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 69) died. His son [his son] Pattee Byng 2nd Viscount Torrington (age 33) succeeded 2nd Viscount Torrington. [his daughter-in-law] Charlotte Montagu Viscountess Torrington (age 28) by marriage Viscountess Torrington.