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George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington

Hon. George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington

British colonial administrator and courtier.

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Human

Sex or Gender

Male

Date of Birth

9/9/1812

Date of Death

4/27/1884

Given Name

George

Father

George Byng, 6th Viscount Torrington

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Position Held

Governor of British Ceylon
(5/29/1847 - 10/8/1850)
Replaces
:
James Emerson Tennent
Replaced By
:
Charles Justin MacCarthy
Start Time
: 5/29/1847
End Time
: 10/8/1850

Noble Title

Viscount Torrington
Follows
:
George Byng, 6th Viscount Torrington
Followed By
:
George Byng, 8th Viscount Torrington

Place of Burial

St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth

Country of Citizenship

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Child

Frances Elizabeth Byng

Mother

Frances Harriet Barlow

Spouse

Mary Anne Astley
(3/18/1833 - )
Start Time
: 3/18/1833

Described by Source

Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886
Statement Is Subject Of
:
Byng, George, 7th Viscount Torrington

Sibling

John Russell Morris Byng

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