John Byron
SwitzerlandsailorMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Byron was an 18th-century British naval officer and the grandfather of the famous poet Lord Byron. He is known for his accounts of naval expeditions, including his involvement in the ill-fated voyage of the Wager, which became a subject of interest for historians and writers alike.
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John Byron established Port Egmont on West Falkland during his circumnavigation.
200 Jahre Streit zwischen Argentinien und GrossbritannienNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-09-18
Switzerland· 2026-09-18
John Byron is the grandfather of Lord Byron and his diary inspired Grann's research on the Wager.
David Grann: “Gracias a la tecnología, el mal ahora tiene la posibilidad de destruir el mundo entero” | ICONEl País·
Spain· 2025-02-14
Spain· 2025-02-14
