John Byron

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British Royal Navy officer and politician; (1723-1786)

Name: John Byron
Born: 1723-11-08
Died: 1786-04-10
Occupation: explorer / poet / naval officer / governor / admiral / discoverer
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Birthplace: Newstead Abbey

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

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