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John Byron Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Byron, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1765–17652 events2 places

Chronological biography

1765

Discovery of Falklands1765
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Captain · Port Egmont

Unaware of the French presence Captain John Byron explored and claimed Saunders Island, at the western end of the group, where he names the harbour of Port Egmont, and sails near other islands, which he claimed for King George III

Rule of Falkland Islands1765
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Captain · Falkland Islands

Unaware of the French presence Captain John Byron explored and claimed Saunders Island, at the western end of the group, where he names the harbour of Port Egmont, and sails near other islands, which he claimed for King George III

Titles and roles

Captain

Record provenance

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