John Byron

Vice-Admiral of the White John Byron was a Royal Navy officer, explorer, and colonial administrator. He earned the nickname "Foul-Weather Jack" in the British press due to his frequent encounters with bad weather at sea. As a midshipman, Byron sailed in a squadron under George Anson on his voyage around the world.

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Who was born first?

• John Byron and Peter Osbeck were born the same year
• John Byron was born 1 year before Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne
• John Byron was born 3 years before Vasily Chichagov
• John Byron was born 4 years before Michel Adanson
• John Byron was born 4 years after Pierre Poivre

Timeline

1. Pierre PoivreAugust 23, 1719 – January 6, 1786
2. John Byron (this page)November 8, 1723 – April 10, 1786
3. Peter OsbeckMay 9, 1723 – December 23, 1805
4. Marc-Joseph Marion du FresneMay 22, 1724 – June 12, 1772
5. Vasily ChichagovMarch 11, 1726 – April 16, 1809
6. Michel AdansonApril 7, 1727 – August 3, 1806

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