Roland-Michel Barrin de La Galissonière, Marquis de La Galissonière, sometimes spelled Galissonnière, was the French governor of New France from 1747 to 1749 and the victor in the Battle of Minorca in
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Historic plaque Fort-Saint-Jean 1926
John Byng
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Admiral of the Blue John Byng was a Royal Navy officer and politician who was court-martialled and executed by firing squad. After joining the navy at the age of thirteen, he participated at the Battl
Roland-Michel Barrin de La Galissonière
…La Galissonière supported the invasion of Menorca (historically called "Minorca" by the British) and was engaged in combat for three hours by Admiral John Byng. La Galissonière was extremely cautious and was rewarded by a British withdrawal. Byng was court-martialed and executed. The modest naval victory over…
Portrait of Admiral Byng by Thomas Hudson, 1749
1820 view of Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire, the house built by John Byng
We have lately been told Of two admirals bold, Who engag'd in a terrible Fight: They met after Noon, Which I think was too soon, As they both ran away before Night.
The Shooting of Admiral Byng, artist unknown