Byng

[ bing ]

noun

1. Julian Hed·worth George [hed, -werth], Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862–1935, English general: governor general of Canada 1921–26.

Byng

/ bɪŋ /

noun

1. ByngGeorge16631733MBritishMILITARY: admiral George , Viscount Torrington. 1663–1733, British admiral: defeated fleet of James Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender, off Scotland (1708); defeated Spanish fleet off Messina (1717)
2. ByngJohn17041757MEnglishMILITARY: admiral his son John . 1704–57, English admiral: executed after failing to relieve Minorca
3. ByngJulian Hedworth George18621935MBritishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesman Julian Hedworth George , 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy. 1862–1935, British general in World War I; governor general of Canada (1921–26)

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Admiral Byng was afterwards shot in England, on an unjust charge of cowardice in this affair.

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Admiral Byng was himself the son of an admiral, who was created Viscount Torrington for his distinguished services.

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The court found Byng guilty of negligence in not having done his utmost in the endeavour to relieve Minorca.

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As to personnel, I ask for young and energetic commanders, Byng and Rawlinson, and am turned down.

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At the second reading, Mr. Byng alone voted no, though there was considerable discussion.

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