Facts about John Byng

Occup.Soldier
FromUnited Kingdom
BornOctober 29, 1704
DiedMarch 14, 1757
Aged52 years

Summary

John Byng was a famous Soldier from United Kingdom, who lived between October 29, 1704 and March 14, 1757. He/she became 52 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac scorpio, who is known for Transient, Self-Willed, Purposeful, Unyielding. Our collection contains 5 quotes who is written / told by John.

5 Famous quotes by John Byng

Small: The next morning we saw nothing of the enemy, though we were still lying to
"The next morning we saw nothing of the enemy, though we were still lying to"
Small: The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head
"The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head"
Small: I do not send their Lordships the particulars of our losses and damages by this, as it would take me mu
"I do not send their Lordships the particulars of our losses and damages by this, as it would take me much time; and I am willing none should be lost in letting them know an event of such consequence"
Small: Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemys motions
"Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large"
Small: By this time it was past six, and the enemys van and ours were at too great a distance to engage, I per
"By this time it was past six, and the enemy's van and ours were at too great a distance to engage, I perceived some of their ships stretching to the northward; and I imagined they were going to form a new line"