John Byron

John Byron

Seven Years' War

  • Battle of Restigouche

American War of Independence

  • Battle of Grenada

Vice Admiral The Hon. John Byron, RN (8 November 1723 – 10 April 1786) was a Royal Navy officer. He was known as Foul-weather Jack because of his frequent encounters with bad weather at sea.

Read more about John Byron:  Early Career, Seven Years War, Family, Death

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