George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington
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George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington (9 September 1812 ā 27 April 1884), was a British colonial administrator and courtier.
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The Viscount Torrington | |
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9th Governor of British Ceylon | |
In office 29 May 1847 ā 8 October 1850 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | James Emerson Tennent (Acting governor) |
Succeeded by | Charles Justin MacCarthy (Acting governor) |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 September 1812 |
Died | 27 April 1884 (1884-04-28) (aged 71) |
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