Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Byron Biography and Timeline

Follow John Byron through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

John Byron, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1765–1765Years on this page

1765

Discovery of Falklands

Captain · Port Egmont · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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 Islands

Captain · Falkland Islands · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

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

Records, sources and methodology

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