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.
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