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John Byron

John Byron

naval officer · commodore · foreign visitor

Main article Byron (Commodore John) British naval commander John Byron called at Madeira from 13 to 19 July 1764 with HMS Dolphin and Tamar on a voyage of exploration towards the South Atlantic and the Strait of Magellan.

John Byron was a British commodore who called at Madeira from 13 to 19 July 1764 with HMS Dolphin and Tamar to take on refreshments. He was on a voyage of exploration towards the South Atlantic and the Strait of Magellan.

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2Chronology

  1. Commodore John Byron's ships Dolphin and Tamar called at Madeira and were well received by the governor.

3Places mentioned

Map: Africa (2)
  1. 1Cape of Good Hope
  2. 2Strait of Magellan

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