Definitions of 'byng, george, viscount torrington'
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1. byng, george, viscount torrington admiral, favoured the Prince of Orange, and won the navyover to his interest; commanded the squadron that took Gibraltar in 1704: conquered the Spaniards off Cape Passaro; was made FirstLord of the Admiralty in 1727, an office he held till his death (1663-1733).