John Byng, 5th Viscount Torrington
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1743 – 1813
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Who was John Byng, 5th Viscount Torrington?
John Byng, 5th Viscount Torrington, styled Hon. John Byng until 1812, was one of the most notable of English eighteenth-century diarists. His fifteen extant diaries cover the years 1781–1794, describing his travels on horseback in England and Wales during the summers of twelve of those years.
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- Born
- Feb 18, 1743
- Also known as
- John Byng Torrington
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- Died
- Jan 8, 1813
London
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on July 23, 2013
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